Canon SX170 IS vs Ricoh WG-4

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS & Ricoh WG-4. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX170 IS Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 Gallery.

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.

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.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX170 IS and WG-4 is 88 and 90 respectively.

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.