Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh WG-30W
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Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh WG-30W 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
- Launched July 2018
- Succeeded the Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Announced October 2014
Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview
Below is a extended overview of the Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh WG-30W, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and WG-30W (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe SX740 HS was revealed 3 years later than the WG-30W and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX740 HS scores versus the WG-30W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh WG-30W Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS & Ricoh WG-30W. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX740 HS Gallery & Ricoh WG-30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Ricoh WG-30W
SX740 HS | WG-30W | |||
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Announced | July 2018 | October 2014 | More recent by 47 months | |
Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Canon SX740 HS
WG-30W | SX740 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Ricoh WG-30W
SX740 HS | WG-30W | |||
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Touch friendly display | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX740 HS offers external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30W has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh WG-30W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX740 HS compared to the WG-30W.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX740 HS and WG-30W is 88 and 91 respectively.
Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX740 HS and WG-30W.
Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX740 HS to offer you greater detail because of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SX740 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS | Ricoh WG-30W | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Ricoh |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX740 HS | Ricoh WG-30W |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Launched | 2018-07-31 | 2014-10-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 8 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 21MP | 16MP |
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 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
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 distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 922 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 299 gr (0.66 lbs) | 194 gr (0.43 lbs) |
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 | 265 images | 300 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $400 | $280 |