Canon SX220 HS vs Ricoh WG-30W

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon SX220 HS and Ricoh WG-30W, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Ricoh. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the SX220 HS (12MP) and WG-30W (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was announced 4 years earlier than the WG-30W which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SX220 HS matches up against the WG-30W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon SX220 HS and Ricoh WG-30W. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX220 HS Gallery and Ricoh WG-30W Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX220 HS has got outer dimensions of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30W has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX220 HS and Ricoh WG-30W in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SX220 HS versus the WG-30W.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX220 HS and WG-30W is 96 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The picture below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX220 HS and WG-30W.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-30W to offer more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged SX220 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.