• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 448.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Canon SX160 advantages over Ricoh WG-20

  • More telephoto lens reach
    448 mm vs 140 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 380 vs 260 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Longer exposure
    15 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    0.8 fps vs 0.7 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Faster shutter
    1/3200 vs 1/1500 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Ricoh WG-20 advantages over Canon SX160

  • Less expensive
    $200 vs $230 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • Thinner
    28 mm vs 44 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    164g vs 291g
    Lighter weight
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Canon SX130 IS

Canon SX160
Canon SX130 IS
  • $146
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • HDMI out
  • $149
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Canon SX160 vs Canon SX130 IS

Ricoh WG-20
Canon SX130 IS
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
  • $149
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Ricoh WG-20 vs Canon SX130 IS

Compared to Canon SX150 IS

Canon SX160
Canon SX150 IS
  • $146
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • HDMI out
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Higher extended ISO

Compare Canon SX160 vs Canon SX150 IS

Ricoh WG-20
Canon SX150 IS
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Ricoh WG-20 vs Canon SX150 IS

Compared to Pentax WG-10

Canon SX160
Pentax WG-10
  • $146
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $180
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof

Compare Canon SX160 vs Pentax WG-10

Ricoh WG-20
Pentax WG-10
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $180
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Ricoh WG-20 vs Pentax WG-10

Compared to Fujifilm AX650

Canon SX160
Fujifilm AX650
  • $146
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $115
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compare Canon SX160 vs Fujifilm AX650

Ricoh WG-20
Fujifilm AX650
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $115
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Ricoh WG-20 vs Fujifilm AX650

Compared to Canon SX170

Canon SX160
Canon SX170
  • $146
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • HDMI out
  • $180
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive

Compare Canon SX160 vs Canon SX170

Ricoh WG-20
Canon SX170
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Thinner
  • $180
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer exposure

Compare Ricoh WG-20 vs Canon SX170

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