Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh WG-20

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon SX730 HS and Ricoh WG-20, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and WG-20 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was introduced 3 years after the WG-20 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX730 HS scores versus the WG-20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS and Ricoh WG-20. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX730 HS Gallery and Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX730 HS has external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-20 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX730 HS and Ricoh WG-20 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 are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SX730 HS and the WG-20.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX730 HS and WG-20 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The picture here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX730 HS and WG-20.

All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon SX730 HS to deliver more detail using its extra 6.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SX730 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.