Canon G9 X II vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon G9 X II versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Ricoh. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the G9 X II (1") and WG-4 GPS (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The G9 X II was launched 2 years later than the WG-4 GPS and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the G9 X II scores vs the WG-4 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II and Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The complete galleries are provided at Canon G9 X II Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon G9 X II comes with outer measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G9 X II versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the G9 X II vs the WG-4 GPS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X II and WG-4 GPS is 92 and 90 respectively.

Often, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 X II and WG-4 GPS.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G9 X II due to its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Canon G9 X II will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more recent G9 X II provides an advantage in sensor innovation.