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Canon SX160 IS vs Ricoh WG-4

Portability
86
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
Ricoh WG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon SX160 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs

Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
  • Announced June 2013
  • Older Model is Canon SX150 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX170 IS
Ricoh WG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2014
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Canon SX160 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the Canon SX160 IS and Ricoh WG-4, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the WG-4 (16MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was launched 7 months prior to the WG-4 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX160 IS matches up versus the WG-4 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Ricoh WG-4

 SX160 IS WG-4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Canon SX160 IS

 WG-4 SX160 IS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014June 2013More modern by 7 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Ricoh WG-4

 SX160 IS WG-4 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon SX160 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX160 IS provides outside measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") with a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX160 IS and Ricoh WG-4 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SX160 IS against the WG-4.

Canon SX160 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX160 IS and WG-4 is 86 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX160 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX160 IS and WG-4.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of files though you will need to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged SX160 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX160 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 sensor size comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX160 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX160 IS
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-4
46
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
41
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Street photography features
Ricoh WG-4 Street photography features
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (291g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-4 Sports photography advice
51
long zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery (380 shots)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (240 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Travel photography highlights
Ricoh WG-4 Travel photography highlights
69
great battery (380 shots)
lighter than competition (291g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (448mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
72
environment proof
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery (240 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX160 IS
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-4
51
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
great battery (380 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
54
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
environment proof
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-4 Vlogging highlights
31
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (291 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
36
decently wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone port
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Canon SX160 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and Ricoh WG-4
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISRicoh WG-4
General Information
Brand Name Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Ricoh WG-4
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2013-06-21 2014-02-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-448mm (16.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 291 grams (0.64 pounds) 230 grams (0.51 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 images 240 images
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $199 $330