Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Ricoh WG-4

Below, we will be comparing the Canon ELPH 330 HS versus Ricoh WG-4, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and WG-4 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was released 12 months before the WG-4 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the ELPH 330 HS matches up versus the WG-4 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS and Ricoh WG-4. The complete galleries are available at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 330 HS offers exterior measurements of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 330 HS versus Ricoh WG-4 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 330 HS compared to the WG-4.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 330 HS and WG-4 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 330 HS and WG-4.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Ricoh WG-4 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 330 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.