Canon 760D vs Ricoh WG-4

The following is a detailed overview of the Canon 760D versus Ricoh WG-4, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the 760D (24MP) and WG-4 (16MP) and the 760D (APS-C) and WG-4 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The 760D was launched 13 months after the WG-4 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon 760D being a Compact SLR camera and the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the 760D scores vs the WG-4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 760D and Ricoh WG-4. The complete galleries are available at Canon 760D Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 760D provides outside measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 has proportions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Compare the Canon 760D versus Ricoh WG-4 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the 760D against the WG-4.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 760D and WG-4 is 66 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 760D and WG-4.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 760D because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon 760D will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer 760D provides a benefit in sensor technology.