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Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh WG-30W

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
63
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs

Canon SX740 HS
(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
Ricoh WG-30W
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Ricoh WG-30W

 SX740 HS WG-30W 
AnnouncedJuly 2018October 2014More recent by 47 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Canon SX740 HS

 WG-30W SX740 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Ricoh WG-30W

 SX740 HS WG-30W 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX740 HS
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-30W
48
you can focus manually
MP count good (21 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Street photography factors
Ricoh WG-30W Street photography factors
69
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (299 grams)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography details
52
excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (21 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (265 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
45
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography advice
75
lighter than competition (299g)
connects via bluetooth
MP count good (21 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (960mm)
terrible battery pack (265 shots)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography highlights
53
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (21MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery pack (265 shots)
43
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging information
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fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition (299g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have external mic port
33
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic port
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Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Ricoh WG-30W
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSRicoh WG-30W
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