Canon A1300 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Following is a thorough analysis of the Canon A1300 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the WG-4 GPS (16MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was introduced 24 months prior to the WG-4 GPS making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the A1300 grades against the WG-4 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1300 & Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A1300 Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1300 provides physical measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the A1300 against the WG-4 GPS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A1300 and WG-4 GPS is 93 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The pic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A1300 and WG-4 GPS.

As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of photos but you have to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged A1300 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.