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Ricoh WG-6 vs Canon SX720 HS Comparison

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Ricoh WG-6

20 MP | 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor

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

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Ricoh WG-6 vs Canon SX720 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 SX720 HS, which was introduced in February 2016 is a Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 20.3MP 1/2.3" sensor. As you can see, SX720 HS is 2 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 SX720 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 SX720 HS Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2016-02-18
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 24-960 mm F3.3-6.9 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • 5.9fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 270g. 110 x 64 x 36 mm
  • Replaced Canon PowerShot SX710 HS Compare

Canon SX720 HS was replaced by Canon PowerShot SX730 HS. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS vs Canon PowerShot SX720 HS
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS vs Ricoh WG-6

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Ricoh WG-6 and Canon SX720 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 SX720 HS
Internal Storage
27MB vs None Extra built-in storage
Max ISO
6.400 vs 3.200 100% higher Max ISO
LCD Resolution
1.040k dots vs 922k dots 12% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter
1/4000s vs 1/3200s faster mechanical shutter
Battery Life
340 shots vs 250 shots 90 more frames with a single charge
Weight
246 g vs 270 g 24 g lighter
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Max Aperture - Tele
5.50 vs 6.90 faster lens at tele
Flash Coverage
5.5m vs 4.0m 1.5m 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 SX720 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
Manual Exposure
Yes vs No better exposure control
Focal Length - Wide
24mm vs 28mm 4 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele
960mm vs 140mm 820 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
40x vs 5x more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Wide
3.30 vs 3.50 faster lens at wide
NFC Connection
Yes vs No Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs No Remote control your camera with a smartphone
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Common Strengths of Ricoh WG-6 and Canon PowerShot SX720 HS
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Max Resolution
20 MP vs 20 MP Bigger prints and more details
Max Continuous Shooting
fps vs 5.9fps Fast shooting speeds
Manual Focusing
Yes vs Yes both have manual focusing modes
Common Weaknesses of Ricoh WG-6 and Canon PowerShot SX720 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
Ricoh WG-6 vs Canon SX720 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 SX720 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 SX720 HS has external dimensions of 110 x 64 x 36 mm (4.33 x 2.52 x 1.42″) and weighs 270 g (0.60 lb / 9.52 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Ricoh WG-6 and Canon SX720 HS. Canon SX720 HS is 8mm narrower and 2mm shorter than Ricoh WG-6 but it is also 3mm thicker.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Canon SX720 HS Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Canon SX720 HS Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Ricoh WG-6 and Canon SX720 HS.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Canon SX720 HS Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Canon SX720 HS Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Ricoh WG-6 and Canon SX720 HS.
Ricoh WG-6 vs Canon SX720 HS Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Canon SX720 HS Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Ricoh WG-6 is 24g lighter than the Canon SX720 HS but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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WG-6
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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 SX720 HS.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Ricoh WG-6 and Canon SX720 HS's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3.00".

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Ricoh WG-6 vs Canon SX720 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 SX720 HS has a 20.3MP 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features DIGIC 6 processor.

Below you can see the WG-6 and SX720 HS sensor size comparison.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Canon SX720 HS Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Canon SX720 HS Cameras


Ricoh WG-6 and Canon SX720 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.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Canon SX720 HS Lens Specs Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 features a 28-140 mm F3.5-5.5 5x zoom lens whereas Canon SX720 HS features a 24-960 mm F3.3-6.9 40x zoom lens.

Canon SX720 HS has 4mm wider coverage than the Ricoh WG-6. At f3.30, it is also faster at widest end. On the tele end, Canon SX720 HS has 820mm 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
SX720 HS
Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS
Average
Telezoom

Compact Cameras

WG-6
SX720 HS
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

WG-6
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Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
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Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

WG-6
SX720 HS
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
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What types of Photography are Ricoh WG-6 and Canon SX720 HS Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Ricoh WG-6 and Canon SX720 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 SX720 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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Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.3MP
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Ricoh WG-6 for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Canon SX720 HS for Street Photography

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

POOR

Canon SX720 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
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Wireless Connection
960 mm Tele Lens
Average Continuous Shooting: 5.9fps
Average Max shutter speed: 1/3200s
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
9 Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 250 shots
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.90
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Ricoh WG-6 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Canon SX720 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
270g
40.0X 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 SX720 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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Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.3MP
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Environmental Sealings
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Canon SX720 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 SX720 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 SX720 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 SX720 HS
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #77 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #563 out of 1257 in all Cameras

Ricoh WG-6 has a higher Overall Score than the Canon SX720 HS and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

Ricoh WG-6
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Canon SX720 HS vs Ricoh WG-6 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Ricoh WG-6 Canon PowerShot SX720 HS
Brand Ricoh Canon
Announced 2018-02-21 2016-02-18
Body Type Compact Compact
Sensor
Type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Size 1/2.3 1/2.3"
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area 28.07mm2 28.07mm2
Megapixels 20 megapixels 20.3 megapixels
Max Resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3888
Max Native Light sensitivity 6,400 ISO 3,200 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 125 ISO 80 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) 24-960 mm (40x)
Max Aperture F3.5-5.5 F3.3-6.9
Macro Focus Range 1cm 1cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3.00" 3.00"
Resolution 1,040k dots 922k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/3200s
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) 4.00 m
External Flash
Continuous Shooting n/a 5.9 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 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Supports FlashAir SD cards Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 246g 270g
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm 110 x 64 x 36mm
Battery Life 340 shots 250 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS Built-in None
DxO Sensor Scores
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