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Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
51
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 300g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Launched April 2017
  • Succeeded the Canon SX720 HS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX740 HS
Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Superseded the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon SX730 HS and Ricoh WG-6, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and the WG-6 (20MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was revealed 10 months before the WG-6 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX730 HS grades vs the WG-6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Ricoh WG-6

 SX730 HS WG-6 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Canon SX730 HS

 WG-6 SX730 HS 
LaunchedFebruary 2018April 2017More modern by 10 months
Display resolution1040k922kCrisper display (+118k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Ricoh WG-6

 SX730 HS WG-6 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX730 HS provides outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-6 has sizing of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX730 HS and Ricoh WG-6 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX730 HS versus the WG-6.

Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX730 HS and WG-6 is 88 and 89 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX730 HS and WG-6.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX730 HS to deliver extra detail because of its extra 0.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX730 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Portrait photography camera
48
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20.3 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
45
focusing manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Street photography advice
Ricoh WG-6 Street photography advice
69
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (300 grams)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than others (246 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Sports photography features
Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography features
48
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20.3MP)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (5.9 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (250 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
54
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery power (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Travel photography highlights
Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography highlights
72
lighter than others (300g)
has bluetooth
sensor resolution is decent (20.3MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (960mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (250 per charge)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
70
great battery power (340 shots)
weather sealing
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
more heavy than others (246g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography highlights
50
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20.3MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery life (250 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
56
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
weather sealing
great battery power (340 CIPA)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Vlogging details
Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging details
74
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (300 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have mic jack
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone port
more heavy than others (246g)
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Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Ricoh WG-6
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSRicoh WG-6
General Information
Company Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Ricoh WG-6
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2017-04-06 2018-02-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.9 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Flash on, flash off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840x2160
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 300 gr (0.66 lbs) 246 gr (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 images 340 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $399 $271