Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh WG-50

Below, we will be matching up the Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh WG-50, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and WG-50 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was manufactured within a month of the WG-50 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX730 HS scores vs the WG-50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS and Ricoh WG-50. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX730 HS Gallery and Ricoh WG-50 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX730 HS features outside dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-50 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh WG-50 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX730 HS and the WG-50.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX730 HS and WG-50 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The photograph here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX730 HS and WG-50.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon SX730 HS to provide you with more detail due to its extra 4.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.