Canon 550D vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

In this article, we will be comparing the Canon 550D vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the 550D (18MP) and the WG-4 GPS (16MP) is relatively close but the 550D (APS-C) and WG-4 GPS (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The 550D was launched 4 years earlier than the WG-4 GPS which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon 550D being a Compact SLR camera and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the 550D grades vs the WG-4 GPS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 550D & Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The complete galleries are available at Canon 550D Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon 550D enjoys outer measurements of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") having a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the 550D versus the WG-4 GPS.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 550D and WG-4 GPS is 70 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 550D and WG-4 GPS.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 550D featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon 550D will render greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged 550D will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.