Canon S90 vs Ricoh WG-4

Here, we are analyzing the Canon S90 vs Ricoh WG-4, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the S90 (10MP) and WG-4 (16MP) and the S90 (1/1.7") and WG-4 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The S90 was unveiled 4 years before the WG-4 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S90 matches up versus the WG-4 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S90 and Ricoh WG-4. The full galleries are provided at Canon S90 Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon S90 enjoys physical measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Contrast the Canon S90 vs Ricoh WG-4 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the S90 versus the WG-4.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S90 and WG-4 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S90 and WG-4.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S90 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Ricoh WG-4 will give extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged S90 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.