Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

In this write-up, we are looking at the Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the A1100 IS (12MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was manufactured 6 years prior to the WG-4 GPS and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the A1100 IS scores vs the WG-4 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1100 IS & Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A1100 IS Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Canon A1100 IS comes with physical measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the A1100 IS compared to the WG-4 GPS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A1100 IS and WG-4 GPS is 93 and 90 respectively.

Often, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A1100 IS and WG-4 GPS.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to offer extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older A1100 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.