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Canon 5D MIV vs Ricoh WG-4

Portability
55
Imaging
75
Features
85
Overall
79
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV front
 
Ricoh WG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon 5D MIV vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs

Canon 5D MIV
(Full Review)
  • 30MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 890g - 151 x 116 x 76mm
  • Announced August 2016
  • Replaced the Canon 5D MIII
Ricoh WG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Canon 5D MIV vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Canon 5D MIV vs Ricoh WG-4, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the 5D MIV (30MP) and WG-4 (16MP) and the 5D MIV (Full frame) and WG-4 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The 5D MIV was introduced 2 years after the WG-4 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 5D MIV being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 5D MIV matches up against the WG-4 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIV over the Ricoh WG-4

 5D MIV WG-4 
LaunchedAugust 2016February 2014More modern by 32 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k460kCrisper display (+1160k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Canon 5D MIV

 WG-4 5D MIV 

Common features in the Canon 5D MIV and Ricoh WG-4

 5D MIV WG-4 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon 5D MIV vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 5D MIV provides outside measurements of 151mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 has proportions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the 5D MIV vs the WG-4.

Canon 5D MIV vs Ricoh WG-4 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5D MIV and WG-4 is 55 and 90 respectively.

Canon 5D MIV vs Ricoh WG-4 top view buttons comparison

Canon 5D MIV vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The image underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 5D MIV and WG-4.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 5D MIV with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon 5D MIV will show more detail using its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The fresher 5D MIV will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon 5D MIV vs Ricoh WG-4 sensor size comparison

Canon 5D MIV vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5D MIV vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5D MIV as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Portrait photography camera
85
you can focus manually
MP count fantastic (30MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detection focus
exports RAW formats
41
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detection focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Street photography factors
Ricoh WG-4 Street photography factors
65
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
has touch focus
environment proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-4 Sports photography information
80
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count fantastic (30 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (240 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-4 Travel photography factors
67
environment proof
has touch focus
MP count fantastic (30MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
72
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery life (240 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Landscape photography features
Ricoh WG-4 Landscape photography features
80
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
MP count fantastic (30MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
two card slots
no image stabilization
54
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery life (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Vlogging info
Ricoh WG-4 Vlogging info
31
screen is touchscreen
has face detection focus
good video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
36
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no external mic socket
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Canon 5D MIV vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D MIV and Ricoh WG-4
 Canon EOS 5D Mark IVRicoh WG-4
General Information
Brand Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Ricoh WG-4
Class Advanced DSLR Waterproof
Announced 2016-08-25 2014-02-05
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6+ -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 30MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6720 x 4480 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 61 9
Cross type focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 250 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 1,620k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 (29.97p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 29.97p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (119.9p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 890 gr (1.96 lbs) 230 gr (0.51 lbs)
Physical dimensions 151 x 116 x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 91 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2995 not tested
Other
Battery life 900 photographs 240 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage CompactFlash + SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I enabled) SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots Two One
Launch cost $3,299 $330