Canon G15 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Lets look more closely at the Canon G15 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the G15 (12MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the G15 (1/1.7") and WG-4 GPS (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The G15 was announced 16 months prior to the WG-4 GPS making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the G15 grades versus the WG-4 GPS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G15 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The whole galleries are provided at Canon G15 Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon G15 has outer measurements of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") having a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Analyze the Canon G15 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the G15 versus the WG-4 GPS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the G15 and WG-4 GPS is 86 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The visual below might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G15 and WG-4 GPS.

Plainly, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G15 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS will deliver greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The older G15 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.