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 SX600 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 SX600 HS has external dimensions of 104 x 61 x 26 mm (4.09 x 2.4 x 1.02″) and weighs 188 g (0.41 lb / 6.63 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Ricoh WG-6 and the Canon SX600 HS. Canon SX600 HS is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 14mm narrower, 5mm shorter and 7mm thinner than Ricoh WG-6.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Ricoh WG-6 and Canon SX600 HS.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Ricoh WG-6 and Canon SX600 HS.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Canon SX600 HS is significantly lighter (58g ) than the Ricoh WG-6 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 SX600 HS.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Ricoh WG-6 and Canon SX600 HS'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.