Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh WG-4

Here, we are comparing the Canon SX210 IS versus Ricoh WG-4, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the WG-4 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was revealed 4 years before the WG-4 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX210 IS matches up versus the WG-4 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS and Ricoh WG-4. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX210 IS Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX210 IS comes with external measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX210 IS versus Ricoh WG-4 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SX210 IS vs the WG-4.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX210 IS and WG-4 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX210 IS and WG-4.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-4 to deliver more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older SX210 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.