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Canon N Facebook ready vs Ricoh WG-4

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready front
 
Ricoh WG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon N Facebook ready vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs

Canon N Facebook ready
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
  • Released August 2013
Ricoh WG-4
(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
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Released February 2014
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Canon N Facebook ready vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon N Facebook ready vs Ricoh WG-4, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the N Facebook ready (12MP) and WG-4 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The N Facebook ready was brought out 5 months earlier than the WG-4 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the N Facebook ready scores against the WG-4 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon N Facebook ready over the Ricoh WG-4

 N Facebook ready WG-4 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Canon N Facebook ready

 WG-4 N Facebook ready 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon N Facebook ready and Ricoh WG-4

 N Facebook ready WG-4 
ReleasedAugust 2013February 2014Similar generation

Canon N Facebook ready vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon N Facebook ready offers exterior dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 has dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the N Facebook ready vs the WG-4.

Canon N Facebook ready vs Ricoh WG-4 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the N Facebook ready and WG-4 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Canon N Facebook ready vs Ricoh WG-4 top view buttons comparison

Canon N Facebook ready vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the N Facebook ready and WG-4.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-4 to deliver extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively.

Canon N Facebook ready vs Ricoh WG-4 sensor size comparison

Canon N Facebook ready vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N Facebook ready vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N Facebook ready Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography details
21
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
40
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon N Facebook ready Street photography information
Ricoh WG-4 Street photography information
65
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon N Facebook ready Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-4 Sports photography details
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (240 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon N Facebook ready
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-4
61
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery life (200 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
72
environment proofing
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery pack (240 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N Facebook ready Landscape photography advice
Ricoh WG-4 Landscape photography advice
36
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery life (200 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
53
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N Facebook ready Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-4 Vlogging highlights
72
rather wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have microphone socket
36
quite wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing external microphone socket
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Canon N Facebook ready vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N Facebook ready and Ricoh WG-4
 Canon PowerShot N Facebook readyRicoh WG-4
General Information
Company Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready Ricoh WG-4
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2013-08-22 2014-02-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 2248 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech PureColor II G touch TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 195g (0.43 lbs) 230g (0.51 lbs)
Physical dimensions 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 pictures 240 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-9L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $299 $330