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Ricoh WG-6 vs Canon ELPH 530 HS Comparison

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Ricoh WG-6

20 MP | 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor

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10 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Ricoh WG-6 vs Canon ELPH 530 HS Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Ricoh WG-6, which was introduced in February 2018 is a Waterproof camera with a 20.0MP 1/2.3 sensor whereas Canon ELPH 530 HS, which was introduced in February 2012 is a Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 10.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor. As you can see, ELPH 530 HS is 6 years older than WG-6. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Ricoh WG-6 and Canon ELPH 530 HS before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2018-02-21
  • 20MP - 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 28-140 mm F3.5-5.5 Zoom Lens
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • 246g. 118 x 66 x 33 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body
  • Replaced Ricoh WG-5 GPS Compare

Canon ELPH 530 HS Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2012-02-07
  • 10MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 28-336 mm F3.4-5.6 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.20" Fixed Type Screen
  • 3.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 240fps High-Speed Video
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 163g. 86 x 54 x 20 mm
  • Also known as IXUS 510 HS

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Ricoh WG-6 and Canon ELPH 530 HS compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Ricoh WG-6 over Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS
Internal Storage
27MB vs None Extra built-in storage
Sensor Resolution
20 MP vs 10 MP 100% more pixels
Max ISO
6.400 vs 3.200 100% higher Max ISO
LCD Resolution
1.040k dots vs 461k dots 125% higher resolution screen
Battery Life
340 shots vs 190 shots 150 more frames with a single charge
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Max Aperture - Tele
5.50 vs 5.60 faster lens at tele
Flash Coverage
5.5m vs 2.5m 3m longer range
Max Video Resolution
3840 x 2160 vs 1920 x 1080 Higher Resolution Video
AE Bracketing
Yes vs No Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
USB Version
USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) vs USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Faster Data transfer from the camera
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Reasons to choose Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS over Ricoh WG-6
Wireless Connection
Built-In vs Supports FlashAir SD cards Better connectivity
In-built Image Stabilization
Optical vs None Sharper images at longer focal lengths and slow shutter speeds
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
LCD Screen Size
3.2" vs 3 0.2 inches larger display
Weight
163 g vs 246 g 83 g lighter
Focal Length - Tele
336mm vs 140mm 196 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
12× vs 5x more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Wide
3.40 vs 3.50 faster lens at wide
Sensor Pixel Area
2.81µm2 vs 1.39µm2 102% larger pixel area
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Common Strengths of Ricoh WG-6 and Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
LCD Screen Size
3.20" vs 3.20" Large display
Common Weaknesses of Ricoh WG-6 and Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No Screen tilts or Flips out independently, perfect for both stills and video
External Flash Shoe
No vs No Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder
None vs None No eye-level shooting option
RAW Support
No vs No Lower image quality
Ricoh WG-6 vs Canon ELPH 530 HS: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Ricoh WG-6 and Canon ELPH 530 HS side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Ricoh WG-6 has external dimensions of 118 x 66 x 33 mm (4.65 x 2.6 x 1.3″) and weighs 246 g (0.54 lb / 8.68 oz) (including batteries). Canon ELPH 530 HS has external dimensions of 86 x 54 x 20 mm (3.39 x 2.13 x 0.79″) and weighs 163 g (0.36 lb / 5.75 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Ricoh WG-6 and Canon ELPH 530 HS. Canon ELPH 530 HS is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 32mm narrower, 12mm shorter and 13mm thinner than Ricoh WG-6.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Canon ELPH 530 HS Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Canon ELPH 530 HS Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Ricoh WG-6 and Canon ELPH 530 HS.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Canon ELPH 530 HS Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Canon ELPH 530 HS Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Ricoh WG-6 and Canon ELPH 530 HS.
Ricoh WG-6 vs Canon ELPH 530 HS Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Canon ELPH 530 HS Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Canon ELPH 530 HS is significantly lighter (83g ) than the Ricoh WG-6 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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WG-6
ELPH 530 HS
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Thickness Comparison

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WG-6
ELPH 530 HS
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Weather Sealing

Thanks to the weather sealed body of WG-6, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to ELPH 530 HS.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Canon ELPH 530 HS's 3.20" LCD screen is slightly larger than Ricoh WG-6's 3 screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Ricoh WG-6 vs Canon ELPH 530 HS: Sensor Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 has a 20.0MP 1/2.3 (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Canon ELPH 530 HS has a 10.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features DIGIC 5 processor.

Ricoh WG-6's sensor provides 10MP more than Canon ELPH 530 HS's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely. On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.

Below you can see the WG-6 and ELPH 530 HS sensor size comparison.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Canon ELPH 530 HS Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Canon ELPH 530 HS Cameras


Ricoh WG-6 and Canon ELPH 530 HS have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture. On the other hand, since Canon ELPH 530 HS has 102% larger pixel area (2.81µm2 vs 1.39µm2) compared to Ricoh WG-6, it has larger pixel area to collect light hence potential to have less noise in low light / High ISO images.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Canon ELPH 530 HS Lens Specs Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 features a 28-140 mm F3.5-5.5 5x zoom lens whereas Canon ELPH 530 HS features a 28-336 mm F3.4-5.6 12× zoom lens.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 28mm. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f3.40, Canon ELPH 530 HS is faster than Ricoh WG-6 at this focal length. On the tele end, Canon ELPH 530 HS has 196mm longer telezoom reach than the Ricoh WG-6. However, with a max aperture of f5.50, Ricoh WG-6 is faster at widest end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

WG-6
ELPH 530 HS
Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS
Average
Telezoom

Compact Cameras

WG-6
ELPH 530 HS
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

WG-6
ELPH 530 HS
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

WG-6
ELPH 530 HS
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
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What types of Photography are Ricoh WG-6 and Canon ELPH 530 HS Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Ricoh WG-6 and Canon ELPH 530 HS for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Ricoh WG-6 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Canon ELPH 530 HS for Portrait Photography

POOR
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Manual Focus Mode
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Ricoh WG-6 for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Canon ELPH 530 HS for Street Photography

AVERAGE
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Ricoh WG-6 for Sports Photography

POOR

Canon ELPH 530 HS for Sports Photography

POOR
Manual Focus Mode
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
140 mm Tele Lens
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
9 Focus Points
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Image Stabilization
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
Wireless Connection
336 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 3.0fps
Environmental Sealings
9 Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 190 shots
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Ricoh WG-6 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Canon ELPH 530 HS for Daily Photography

AVERAGE
Compact Body
Environmental Sealings
246g
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Compact Body
163g
Body Thickness 20mm
12.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Ricoh WG-6 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Canon ELPH 530 HS for Landscape Photography

POOR
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Manual Focus Mode
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Environmental Sealings
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Exposure Mode
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28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Canon ELPH 530 HS: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Ricoh WG-6 and Canon ELPH 530 HS, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Ricoh WG-6 and Canon ELPH 530 HS scores compare:

Ricoh WG-6
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #67 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #539 out of 1257 in all Cameras
Canon ELPH 530 HS
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #170 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #764 out of 1257 in all Cameras

Ricoh WG-6 is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Canon ELPH 530 HS in all criteria except one: Portability. But the size difference between these cameras are negligible in real world so it is not a big disadvantage for Ricoh WG-6.

Ricoh WG-6
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Ricoh WG-6 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Ricoh WG-6 Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS
Brand Ricoh Canon
Announced 2018-02-21 2012-02-07
Body Type Compact Compact
Sensor
Type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Size 1/2.3 1/2.3-inch
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area 28.07mm2 28.07mm2
Megapixels 20 megapixels 10 megapixels
Max Resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Max Native Light sensitivity 6,400 ISO 3,200 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 125 ISO 100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 9 9
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 28-140 mm (5x) 28-336 mm (12×)
Max Aperture F3.5-5.5 F3.4-5.6
Macro Focus Range 1cm 1cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3.00" 3.20"
Resolution 1,040k dots 461k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Digital only Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 2.50 m
External Flash
Continuous Shooting n/a 3.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Supports FlashAir SD cards Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 246g 163g
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm 86 x 54 x 20mm
Battery Life 340 shots 190 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS Built-in None
DxO Sensor Scores
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