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Canon SX720 HS vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40

Canon SX720 HS vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs

Canon SX720 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 270g - 110 x 64 x 36mm
  • Announced February 2016
  • Older Model is Canon SX710 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX730 HS
Ricoh WG-70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released February 2020
  • Later Model is Ricoh WG-80
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Canon SX720 HS vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Canon SX720 HS versus Ricoh WG-70, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and WG-70 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was brought out 5 years earlier than the WG-70 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX720 HS matches up vs the WG-70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Ricoh WG-70

 SX720 HS WG-70 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Canon SX720 HS

 WG-70 SX720 HS 
ReleasedFebruary 2020February 2016More modern by 48 months

Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and Ricoh WG-70

 SX720 HS WG-70 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon SX720 HS vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX720 HS offers external measurements 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-70 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX720 HS versus Ricoh WG-70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SX720 HS vs the WG-70.

Canon SX720 HS vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX720 HS and WG-70 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX720 HS vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX720 HS and WG-70.

As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon SX720 HS to give greater detail having its extra 4.3MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX720 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX720 HS vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX720 HS vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography information
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you can focus manually
MP count good (20.3 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
42
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX720 HS as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (270g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Sports photography factors
Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography factors
48
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20.3MP)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (250 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
49
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX720 HS as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competition in class (270g)
MP count good (20.3 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (960mm)
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery (250 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
weather proof
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Landscape photography features
Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography features
50
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20.3 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery (250 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
48
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX720 HS as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (270g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing microphone jack
33
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
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Canon SX720 HS vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX720 HS and Ricoh WG-70
 Canon PowerShot SX720 HSRicoh WG-70
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Ricoh WG-70
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2016-02-18 2020-02-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.9 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro On, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 270g (0.60 lb) 193g (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 shots 300 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-13L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $379 $280