Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Following is a in-depth overview of the Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the WG-4 GPS (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was announced 21 months before the WG-4 GPS making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX150 IS grades versus the WG-4 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS and Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX150 IS Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX150 IS enjoys outer dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SX150 IS vs the WG-4 GPS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and WG-4 GPS is 86 and 90 respectively.

Normally, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The pic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX150 IS and WG-4 GPS.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to provide extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX150 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.