Canon D10 vs Ricoh WG-4
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Canon D10 vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon D10 vs Ricoh WG-4 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot D10 and Ricoh WG-4. The complete galleries are available at Canon D10 Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Ricoh WG-4
D10 | WG-4 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Canon D10
WG-4 | D10 | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | ![]() | July 2009 | More modern by 56 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon D10 and Ricoh WG-4
D10 | WG-4 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check the Canon D10 versus Ricoh WG-4 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon D10 vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications
Canon PowerShot D10 | Ricoh WG-4 | |
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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 |