Canon G9 X vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Below, we are analyzing the Canon G9 X vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the G9 X (1") and WG-4 GPS (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The G9 X was released 21 months later than the WG-4 GPS making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the G9 X matches up vs the WG-4 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G9 X & Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon G9 X Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon G9 X enjoys outer measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the G9 X against the WG-4 GPS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the G9 X and WG-4 GPS is 92 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X and WG-4 GPS.

All in all, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G9 X because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon G9 X will result in more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent G9 X provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.