Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Ricoh WG-6 and Canon SX500 IS 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 SX500 IS has external dimensions of 104 x 70 x 80 mm (4.09 x 2.76 x 3.15″) and weighs 341 g (0.75 lb / 12.03 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Ricoh WG-6 and the Canon SX500 IS. Ricoh WG-6 is 4mm shorter and 47mm thinner than Canon SX500 IS but it is also 14mm wider.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Ricoh WG-6 and Canon SX500 IS.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Ricoh WG-6 and Canon SX500 IS.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Ricoh WG-6 is significantly lighter (95g ) than the Canon SX500 IS which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the WG-6, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the SX500 IS.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Ricoh WG-6 and Canon SX500 IS's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.