Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh WG-20
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![Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX740-HS/Canon-SX740-HS-front.jpg)
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Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
- 299g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
- Revealed July 2018
- Earlier Model is Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Revealed February 2014
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Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview
The following is a thorough analysis of the Canon SX740 HS versus 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 among the image resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and WG-20 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The SX740 HS was manufactured 4 years after the WG-20 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX740 HS scores vs the WG-20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh WG-20 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Ricoh WG-20. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX740 HS Gallery and Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Ricoh WG-20
SX740 HS | WG-20 | |||
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Revealed | July 2018 | ![]() | February 2014 | Newer by 55 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Canon SX740 HS
WG-20 | SX740 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Ricoh WG-20
SX740 HS | WG-20 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch screen |
Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX740 HS provides outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-20 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Check the Canon SX740 HS versus Ricoh WG-20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SX740 HS versus the WG-20.
![Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX740-HS-vs-Ricoh-WG-20-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX740 HS and WG-20 is 88 and 93 respectively.
![Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX740-HS-vs-Ricoh-WG-20-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The image below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX740 HS and WG-20.
To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX740 HS to render greater detail due to its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX740 HS is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.
![Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX740-HS-vs-Ricoh-WG-20-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX740-HS-vs-Ricoh-WG-20-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS | Ricoh WG-20 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Ricoh |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX740 HS | Ricoh WG-20 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2018-07-31 | 2014-02-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 8 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
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 | 21MP | 14MP |
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 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-6.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 922k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 4.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 299g (0.66 pounds) | 164g (0.36 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 | 265 shots | 260 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $400 | $370 |