Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Ricoh WG-4

Here, we will be comparing the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Ricoh WG-4, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and WG-4 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was launched 24 months earlier than the WG-4 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the ELPH 530 HS grades vs the WG-4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS and Ricoh WG-4. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 530 HS offers exterior measurements of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Examine the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Ricoh WG-4 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 530 HS compared to the WG-4.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 530 HS and WG-4 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The graphic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 530 HS and WG-4.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Ricoh WG-4 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older ELPH 530 HS is going to be behind in sensor tech.