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Canon G12 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
50
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Canon G12 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs

Canon G12
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 401g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Replaced the Canon G11
  • Successor is Canon G15
Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(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
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Successor is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Canon G12 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview

Here, we are comparing the Canon G12 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Ricoh. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the G12 (10MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the G12 (1/1.7") and WG-4 GPS (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The G12 was released 4 years prior to the WG-4 GPS and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the G12 matches up vs the WG-4 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 G12 WG-4 GPS 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Canon G12

 WG-4 GPS G12 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2011Fresher by 37 months
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon G12 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 G12 WG-4 GPS 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Canon G12 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon G12 provides external measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") along with a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Analyze the Canon G12 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the G12 versus the WG-4 GPS.

Canon G12 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the G12 and WG-4 GPS is 83 and 90 respectively.

Canon G12 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS top view buttons comparison

Canon G12 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The visual underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G12 and WG-4 GPS.

Plainly, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G12 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older G12 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon G12 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G12 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography advice
47
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
41
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G12 Street photography details
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography details
64
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
very small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (401 grams)
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (235 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G12 Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography info
33
image stabilization (Optical)
great battery power (370 per charge)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G12 Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography advice
60
great battery power (370 CIPA)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (401g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
environment proofing
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery power (240 shots)
more heavy than competitors in class (235g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G12 Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography info
49
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
great battery power (370 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse function
54
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery power (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G12 Vlogging details
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Vlogging details
60
reasonably wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
heavier than competition (401 grams)
34
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (235 grams)
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Canon G12 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 Canon PowerShot G12Ricoh WG-4 GPS
General Information
Make Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot G12 Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2011-01-19 2014-02-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 401g (0.88 lb) 235g (0.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 161 not tested
Other
Battery life 370 photos 240 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-7L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $600 $210