Canon SX240 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Following is a comprehensive review of the Canon SX240 HS versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was unveiled 24 months before the WG-4 GPS making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX240 HS matches up versus the WG-4 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX240 HS has outside measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX240 HS versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SX240 HS and the WG-4 GPS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and WG-4 GPS is 91 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX240 HS and WG-4 GPS.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to offer you greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX240 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.