Canon SD960 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon SD960 IS versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Ricoh. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the SD960 IS (12MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was manufactured 6 years earlier than the WG-4 GPS and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SD960 IS matches up against the WG-4 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD960 IS and Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The entire galleries are available at Canon SD960 IS Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SD960 IS enjoys exterior measurements of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Look at the Canon SD960 IS versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SD960 IS and the WG-4 GPS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SD960 IS and WG-4 GPS is 95 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SD960 IS and WG-4 GPS.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to offer you extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older SD960 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.