Canon A810 vs Ricoh WG-4

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon A810 and Ricoh WG-4, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the A810 (16MP) and the WG-4 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A810 was launched 24 months earlier than the WG-4 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the A810 scores against the WG-4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A810 & Ricoh WG-4. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A810 Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A810 has got external measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A810 and Ricoh WG-4 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the A810 versus the WG-4.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A810 and WG-4 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The image here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A810 and WG-4.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP so you can expect comparable quality of files though you will want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged A810 will be behind in sensor innovation.