Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh WG-70
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Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
- 299g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
- Announced July 2018
- Superseded the Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Introduced February 2020
- Updated by Ricoh WG-80
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In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Canon SX740 HS and Ricoh WG-70, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and WG-70 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SX740 HS was manufactured 18 months earlier than the WG-70 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX740 HS scores vs the WG-70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Ricoh WG-70. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX740 HS Gallery and Ricoh WG-70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Ricoh WG-70
| SX740 HS | WG-70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Canon SX740 HS
| WG-70 | SX740 HS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2020 |  | July 2018 | More recent by 18 months |
Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Ricoh WG-70
| SX740 HS | WG-70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX740 HS offers external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-70 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX740 HS and Ricoh WG-70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX740 HS against the WG-70.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX740 HS and WG-70 is 88 and 91 respectively.
Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The visual here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX740 HS and WG-70.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon SX740 HS to give more detail due to its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older SX740 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX740 HS | Ricoh WG-70 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Ricoh |
| Model | Canon PowerShot SX740 HS | Ricoh WG-70 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
| Announced | 2018-07-31 | 2020-02-04 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | DIGIC 8 | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-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 | 21 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.3-6.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
| Display resolution | 922k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.00 m | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
| Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | On, off |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| 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 | 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 |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Yes (Wireless) |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 299 grams (0.66 lb) | 193 grams (0.43 lb) |
| 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 score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 265 photos | 300 photos |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $400 | $280 |