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Canon SD4500 IS vs Ricoh WG-4

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Ricoh WG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon SD4500 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs

Canon SD4500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 36-360mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 190g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Ricoh WG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Canon SD4500 IS versus Ricoh WG-4, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Ricoh. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and WG-4 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD4500 IS was revealed 3 years before the WG-4 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the SD4500 IS scores versus the WG-4 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Ricoh WG-4

 SD4500 IS WG-4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Canon SD4500 IS

 WG-4 SD4500 IS 
RevealedFebruary 2014July 2011More modern by 31 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Ricoh WG-4

 SD4500 IS WG-4 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon SD4500 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SD4500 IS features exterior measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 has proportions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SD4500 IS versus Ricoh WG-4 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SD4500 IS vs the WG-4.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SD4500 IS and WG-4 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD4500 IS and WG-4.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Ricoh WG-4 to show extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SD4500 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4500 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography factors
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
41
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
provides face detect focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Street photography information
Ricoh WG-4 Street photography information
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-4 Sports photography details
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (240 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-4
55
flash built-in
very long zoom (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
72
weather proofing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery (240 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-4
32
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
54
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
weather proofing
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD4500 IS
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-4
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
36
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone port
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Ricoh WG-4
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISRicoh WG-4
General Information
Brand Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Ricoh WG-4
Also called Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2011-07-19 2014-02-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-360mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 grams (0.42 lb) 230 grams (0.51 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 240 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-9L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $300 $330