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Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh WG-4

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Ricoh WG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(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
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
  • Introduced February 2014
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Ricoh WG-4

 SX200 IS WG-4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Canon SX200 IS

 WG-4 SX200 IS 
IntroducedFebruary 2014May 2009More modern by 57 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Ricoh WG-4

 SX200 IS WG-4 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography info
29
has manual focus
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
41
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-4 Sports photography advice
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (240 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography info
Ricoh WG-4 Travel photography info
63
lighter than competition in class (247g)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
no Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.4)
72
weather sealing
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
bad battery (240 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Landscape photography camera
43
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
54
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-4 Vlogging information
30
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247g)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
36
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing microphone support
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Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Ricoh WG-4
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISRicoh WG-4
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