Canon S100 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Here is a detailed comparison of the Canon S100 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the S100 (12MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the S100 (1/1.7") and WG-4 GPS (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The S100 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the WG-4 GPS and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S100 grades against the WG-4 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S100 & Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The entire galleries are available at Canon S100 Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon S100 has got physical measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the S100 vs the WG-4 GPS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S100 and WG-4 GPS is 93 and 90 respectively.

Generally, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The visual below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S100 and WG-4 GPS.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S100 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older S100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.