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Canon SX240 HS vs Ricoh WG-4

Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
44 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
Ricoh WG-4 front
Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
41

Canon SX240 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs

Canon SX240 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 224g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Older Model is Canon SX230 HS
  • Later Model is Canon SX260 HS
Ricoh WG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Released February 2014
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Canon SX240 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Canon SX240 HS and Ricoh WG-4, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and WG-4 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was manufactured 24 months prior to the WG-4 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX240 HS scores versus the WG-4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Ricoh WG-4

		

		

			
 SX240 HS WG-4 
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Canon SX240 HS

		

		

			
 WG-4 SX240 HS 
ReleasedFebruary 2014February 2012Newer by 24 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Ricoh WG-4

		

		

			
 SX240 HS WG-4 
Manual focus  Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither provides Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX240 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX240 HS provides exterior dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 has proportions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX240 HS and Ricoh WG-4 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SX240 HS compared to the WG-4.
Canon SX240 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX240 HS and WG-4 is 91 and 90 respectively.
Canon SX240 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX240 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX240 HS and WG-4.
Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-4 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged SX240 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Canon SX240 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX240 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX240 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon SX240 HS as a Portrait photography camera
 Ricoh WG-4 as a Portrait photography camera
37
 has manual focus
 includes face detection autofocus
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
41
 manual focus
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 features face detect autofocus
 manual mode not available
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon SX240 HS
Street photography with Ricoh WG-4
61
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (224 grams)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
61
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Canon SX240 HS as a Sports photography camera
 Ricoh WG-4 as a Sports photography camera
36
 great zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes tracking autofocus
 continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery (230 CIPA)
 has no phase detect autofocus
45
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 features tracking focus
 environment proofing
 max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 terrible battery (240 per charge)
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon SX240 HS as a Travel photography camera
 Ricoh WG-4 as a Travel photography camera
61
 lighter than competition (224 grams)
 flash built-in
 really wide (25mm)
 very long reach (500mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 not so great battery (230 per charge)
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
72
 environment proofing
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (25mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 terrible battery (240 per charge)
 display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX240 HS Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-4 Landscape photography factors
41
 has manual focus
 really wide (25mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 not so great battery (230 per charge)
 does not have Time Lapse function
54
 manual focus
 fairly wide (25mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 environment proofing
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 manual mode not available
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 terrible battery (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX240 HS Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-4 Vlogging factors
34
 really wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition (224 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 does not have external mic port
36
 fairly wide (25mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detect autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have microphone jack
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Canon SX240 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and Ricoh WG-4
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSRicoh WG-4
General Information
Brand Name Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Ricoh WG-4
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2012-02-07 2014-02-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display tech PureColor II TFT LCD 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 speed 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 224g (0.49 lb) 230g (0.51 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 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 230 photos 240 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $0 $330