Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh WG-4
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Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
- 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
- Released May 2009
- Successor is Canon SX210 IS
(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
- Introduced February 2014
Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX200 IS and Ricoh WG-4, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and WG-4 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%The SX200 IS was brought out 5 years earlier than the WG-4 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX200 IS matches up vs the WG-4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Ricoh WG-4. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX200 IS Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Ricoh WG-4
SX200 IS | WG-4 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Canon SX200 IS
WG-4 | SX200 IS | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | May 2009 | More modern by 57 months | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Ricoh WG-4
SX200 IS | WG-4 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither contains Touch screen |
Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX200 IS has got outside dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX200 IS and Ricoh WG-4 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SX200 IS and the WG-4.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and WG-4 is 90 and 90 respectively.
Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The pic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX200 IS and WG-4.
As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh WG-4 to offer you extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Ricoh WG-4 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Ricoh |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Ricoh WG-4 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Released | 2009-05-14 | 2014-02-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-5.3 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 247 gr (0.54 lb) | 230 gr (0.51 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 240 pictures |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-5L | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $329 | $330 |