Canon G9 X vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS
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Canon G9 X vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-84mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 209g - 98 x 58 x 31mm
- Revealed October 2015
- Updated by Canon G9 X II
(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
- Announced February 2014
- Updated by Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Canon G9 X vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview
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.

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.

Canon G9 X vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
G9 X | WG-4 GPS | |||
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Announced | October 2015 | ![]() | February 2014 | Fresher by 21 months |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+580k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Canon G9 X
WG-4 GPS | G9 X |
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Common features in the Canon G9 X and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
G9 X | WG-4 GPS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Canon G9 X vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison
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).
Take a look at the Canon G9 X vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

Canon G9 X vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison
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.

Canon G9 X vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon G9 X vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications
Canon PowerShot G9 X | Ricoh WG-4 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Ricoh |
Model type | Canon PowerShot G9 X | Ricoh WG-4 GPS |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2015-10-12 | 2014-02-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-84mm (3.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 209 gr (0.46 lbs) | 235 gr (0.52 lbs) |
Dimensions | 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 63 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 495 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 photographs | 240 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-13L | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $399 | $210 |