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Canon SX170 IS vs Ricoh WG-4

Portability
88 Imaging
40 Features
41 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX170 IS front
 
Ricoh WG-4 front
Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
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Canon SX170 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs

Canon SX170 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
  • 251g - 108 x 71 x 44mm
  • Launched August 2013
  • Replaced the Canon SX160 IS
Ricoh WG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Canon SX170 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Canon SX170 IS and Ricoh WG-4, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the WG-4 (16MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was introduced 5 months before the WG-4 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX170 IS grades vs the WG-4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Ricoh WG-4

          

          

            
 SX170 IS WG-4 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Canon SX170 IS

          

          

            
 WG-4 SX170 IS 
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Ricoh WG-4

          

          

            
 SX170 IS WG-4 
LaunchedAugust 2013February 2014Similar age
Manually focus  More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither features Touch friendly screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SX170 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX170 IS enjoys outer dimensions of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX170 IS and Ricoh WG-4 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX170 IS versus the WG-4.
Canon SX170 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX170 IS and WG-4 is 88 and 90 respectively.
Canon SX170 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX170 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX170 IS and WG-4.
As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of photographs but you should always consider the launch date  of the products into consideration.

            Canon SX170 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX170 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SX170 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX170 IS Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography advice
44
 you can focus manually
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 supports face detect autofocus
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
41
 you can focus manually
 MP count good (16MP)
 includes face detection focus
 manual mode not available
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon SX170 IS
Street photography with Ricoh WG-4
60
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors (251g)
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
61
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX170 IS Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-4 Sports photography highlights
48
 excellent zoom range (28-448mm  16.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16MP)
 supports tracking focus
 max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
45
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16MP)
 includes tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery life (240 per charge)
 no phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
 Canon SX170 IS as a Travel photography camera
 Ricoh WG-4 as a Travel photography camera
68
 lighter than competitors (251g)
 MP count good (16MP)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 long zoom (448mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
72
 weather proof
 MP count good (16MP)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (25mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 terrible battery life (240 CIPA)
 display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon SX170 IS
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-4
49
 you can focus manually
 decently wide (28mm)
 good sized screen (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16MP)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 lack of Timelapse function
54
 you can focus manually
 relatively wide (25mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 screen is a good size (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16MP)
 weather proof
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 manual mode not available
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 terrible battery life (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon SX170 IS
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-4
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 decently wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect autofocus
 lighter than competitors (251 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of microphone support
36
 relatively wide (25mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detection focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have external mic port
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Canon SX170 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX170 IS and Ricoh WG-4
 Canon PowerShot SX170 ISRicoh WG-4
General Information
Brand Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Ricoh WG-4
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2013-08-22 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-448mm (16.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 3.00 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic 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
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 251g (0.55 lb) 230g (0.51 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos 240 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $0 $330