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Canon D10 vs Ricoh WG-4

Portability
89
Imaging
34
Features
23
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot D10 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon D10 vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs

Canon D10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 190g - 104 x 67 x 49mm
  • Released July 2009
Ricoh WG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2014
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Canon D10 vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview

Following is a comprehensive review of the Canon D10 versus Ricoh WG-4, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the D10 (12MP) and WG-4 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The D10 was launched 5 years earlier than the WG-4 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the D10 matches up versus the WG-4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Ricoh WG-4

 D10 WG-4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Canon D10

 WG-4 D10 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014July 2009More modern by 56 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon D10 and Ricoh WG-4

 D10 WG-4 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon D10 vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon D10 comes with physical dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the D10 against the WG-4.

Canon D10 vs Ricoh WG-4 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the D10 and WG-4 is 89 and 90 respectively.

Canon D10 vs Ricoh WG-4 top view buttons comparison

Canon D10 vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the D10 and WG-4.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Ricoh WG-4 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged D10 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon D10 vs Ricoh WG-4 sensor size comparison

Canon D10 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D10 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D10 Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography info
31
focusing manually
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
41
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon D10 Street photography features
Ricoh WG-4 Street photography features
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon D10 Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-4 Sports photography details
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (240 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D10 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Travel photography camera
53
environment proofing
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
72
weather proof
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D10 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Landscape photography camera
35
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
54
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D10 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Vlogging camera
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic jack
36
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
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Canon D10 vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D10 and Ricoh WG-4
 Canon PowerShot D10Ricoh WG-4
General Information
Make Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot D10 Ricoh WG-4
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-07-01 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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/5000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 grams (0.42 lb) 230 grams (0.51 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $299 $330