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Canon A810 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A810 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Canon A810 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs

Canon A810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 171g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched February 2012
Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(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
  • 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Refreshed by Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Canon A810 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview

Below is a complete assessment of the Canon A810 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the A810 (16MP) and the WG-4 GPS (16MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A810 was manufactured 24 months earlier than the WG-4 GPS making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the A810 matches up vs the WG-4 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 A810 WG-4 GPS 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Canon A810

 WG-4 GPS A810 
ReleasedFebruary 2014February 2012More recent by 24 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A810 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 A810 WG-4 GPS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon A810 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon A810 enjoys exterior measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) while 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the A810 compared to the WG-4 GPS.

Canon A810 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A810 and WG-4 GPS is 93 and 90 respectively.

Canon A810 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS top view buttons comparison

Canon A810 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The photograph here will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A810 and WG-4 GPS.

All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you may want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older A810 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A810 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS sensor size comparison

Canon A810 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A810 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A810 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
40
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A810 Street photography details
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography details
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competitors (235 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A810 Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography info
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (240 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A810 Travel photography information
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography information
64
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
weather sealing
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery (240 shots)
more heavy than competitors (235 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A810 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
38
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
53
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
weather sealing
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A810 Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Vlogging factors
30
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
34
fairly wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
more heavy than competitors (235 grams)
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Canon A810 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A810 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 Canon PowerShot A810Ricoh WG-4 GPS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot A810 Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2012-02-07 2014-02-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 171g (0.38 lbs) 235g (0.52 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 shots 240 shots
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $99 $210