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Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh WG-80

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Ricoh WG-80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40

Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh WG-80 Key Specs

Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 300g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Released April 2017
  • Replaced the Canon SX720 HS
  • Later Model is Canon SX740 HS
Ricoh WG-80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.70" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched May 2022
  • Succeeded the Ricoh WG-70
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Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh WG-80 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon SX730 HS versus Ricoh WG-80, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and WG-80 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was brought out 6 years before the WG-80 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX730 HS scores vs the WG-80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Ricoh WG-80

 SX730 HS WG-80 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.70"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Canon SX730 HS

 WG-80 SX730 HS 
LaunchedMay 2022April 2017Newer by 62 months

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Ricoh WG-80

 SX730 HS WG-80 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh WG-80 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX730 HS has outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-80 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX730 HS versus Ricoh WG-80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SX730 HS against the WG-80.

Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh WG-80 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX730 HS and WG-80 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh WG-80 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh WG-80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The image below will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX730 HS and WG-80.

As you have seen, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX730 HS to give you greater detail having its extra 4.3MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX730 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh WG-80 sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX730 HS
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-80
48
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20.3 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
43
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Street photography details
Ricoh WG-80 Street photography details
69
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (300 grams)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
55
environment sealing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Sports photography camera
48
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20.3MP)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (250 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
43
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-80 Travel photography advice
72
lighter than competition (300 grams)
connects via bluetooth
decent megapixels (20.3 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (960mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (250 per charge)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
environment sealing
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX730 HS
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-80
50
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20.3 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery (250 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
44
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.70 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Vlogging camera
74
rather wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (300 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have mic port
31
fairly wide (28mm)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
no microphone support
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Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Ricoh WG-80
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSRicoh WG-80
General Information
Brand Name Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Ricoh WG-80
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2017-04-06 2022-05-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 20.3MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.70 inches
Display resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.9 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off On, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 300g (0.66 lbs) 193g (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 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 images 300 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $399 $300