Canon A810 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS
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Canon A810 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs
(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
(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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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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2014 | February 2012 | More recent by 24 months | |
| Manually focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
| Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
| Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A810 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
| A810 | WG-4 GPS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed | 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.

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 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.
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Canon A810 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A810 | Ricoh 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 |