Canon SX720 HS vs Ricoh WG-30W

Below is a detailed overview of the Canon SX720 HS vs Ricoh WG-30W, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and WG-30W (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was launched 17 months later than the WG-30W making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX720 HS matches up against the WG-30W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS and Ricoh WG-30W. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX720 HS Gallery and Ricoh WG-30W Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX720 HS comes with physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30W has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX720 HS vs Ricoh WG-30W in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX720 HS compared to the WG-30W.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX720 HS and WG-30W is 89 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX720 HS and WG-30W.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX720 HS to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 4.3MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher SX720 HS provides an advantage in sensor tech.