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Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Portability
90 Imaging
37 Features
40 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
43 Overall
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Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Succeeded the Canon SX200 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX230 HS
Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(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
  • 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Renewed by Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the WG-4 GPS (16MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX210 IS was launched 4 years before the WG-4 GPS and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX210 IS grades vs the WG-4 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

		

		

			
 SX210 IS WG-4 GPS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Canon SX210 IS

		

		

			
 WG-4 GPS SX210 IS 
RevealedFebruary 2014June 2010More recent by 44 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Ricoh WG-4 GPS

		

		

			
 SX210 IS WG-4 GPS 
Manually focus  More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen  No Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're going to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon SX210 IS has got outer measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SX210 IS against the WG-4 GPS.
Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX210 IS and WG-4 GPS is 90 and 90 respectively.
Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX210 IS and WG-4 GPS.
Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to render extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older SX210 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography highlights
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 manual focus
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 no external flash support
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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 you can focus manually
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 features face detect autofocus
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon SX210 IS
Street photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (220g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 screen does not articulate
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 more heavy than competition in class (235 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX210 IS Sports photography features
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography features
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 excellent zoom range (28-392mm  14.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 features tracking focus
 environment proof
 very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 low battery (240 CIPA)
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX210 IS Travel photography features
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography features
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 lighter than average in class (220g)
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 great reach (392mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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 environment proof
 decent MP (16MP)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (25mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 low battery (240 per charge)
 more heavy than competition in class (235g)
 screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon SX210 IS as a Landscape photography camera
 Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
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 manual focus
 pretty wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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 you can focus manually
 rather wide (25mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 environment proof
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 no manual control
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 low battery (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX210 IS Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Vlogging information
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 pretty wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (220 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have mic socket
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 rather wide (25mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 no microphone jack
 more heavy than competition in class (235g)
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Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISRicoh WG-4 GPS
General Information
Make Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2010-06-16 2014-02-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 220 gr (0.49 pounds) 235 gr (0.52 pounds)
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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $226 $210