Canon SX160 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

On this page, we are looking at the Canon SX160 IS and Ricoh WG-4 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the WG-4 GPS (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was released 7 months before the WG-4 GPS and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX160 IS matches up versus the WG-4 GPS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS and Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX160 IS Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX160 IS comes with outside dimensions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") having a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX160 IS and Ricoh WG-4 GPS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX160 IS compared to the WG-4 GPS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX160 IS and WG-4 GPS is 86 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX160 IS and WG-4 GPS.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP and you should expect similar quality of photographs though you really should consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged SX160 IS is going to be behind in sensor tech.