Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh WG-4

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon SX130 IS versus Ricoh WG-4, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and WG-4 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was released 4 years earlier than the WG-4 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX130 IS matches up against the WG-4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS & Ricoh WG-4. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX130 IS Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX130 IS has exterior measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SX130 IS vs the WG-4.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX130 IS and WG-4 is 85 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX130 IS and WG-4.

As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-4 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged SX130 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.