Canon SX720 HS vs Ricoh WG-50

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon SX720 HS versus Ricoh WG-50, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and WG-50 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was announced 15 months prior to the WG-50 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX720 HS scores against the WG-50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS and Ricoh WG-50. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX720 HS Gallery and Ricoh WG-50 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX720 HS offers physical dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-50 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX720 HS versus Ricoh WG-50 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX720 HS against the WG-50.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX720 HS and WG-50 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The image below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX720 HS and WG-50.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon SX720 HS to deliver more detail with its extra 4.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX720 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.