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Canon SX260 HS vs Ricoh WG-4

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front
 
Ricoh WG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon SX260 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs

Canon SX260 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 231g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Launched June 2012
  • Superseded the Canon SX240 HS
  • Renewed by Canon SX270 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
  • Revealed February 2014
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Canon SX260 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Canon SX260 HS vs Ricoh WG-4, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Ricoh. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and WG-4 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was revealed 20 months earlier than the WG-4 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX260 HS scores versus the WG-4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Ricoh WG-4

 SX260 HS WG-4 
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Canon SX260 HS

 WG-4 SX260 HS 
RevealedFebruary 2014June 2012More modern by 20 months

Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Ricoh WG-4

 SX260 HS WG-4 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon SX260 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX260 HS comes with physical dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 has dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX260 HS vs 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 based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SX260 HS and the WG-4.

Canon SX260 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX260 HS and WG-4 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX260 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX260 HS and WG-4.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-4 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX260 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX260 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 sensor size comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX260 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography advice
37
you can focus manually
includes face detection focusing
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
41
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Street photography highlights
Ricoh WG-4 Street photography highlights
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (231 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-4 Sports photography highlights
36
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (230 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (240 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX260 HS
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-4
61
lighter than competitors in class (231g)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (230 shots)
low resolution (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
72
weather proofing
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
low battery power (240 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX260 HS
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-4
41
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery life (230 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
54
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery power (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-4 Vlogging advice
34
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (231 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing external mic socket
36
rather wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing external mic jack
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Canon SX260 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX260 HS and Ricoh WG-4
 Canon PowerShot SX260 HSRicoh WG-4
General Information
Make Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SX260 HS Ricoh WG-4
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2012-06-04 2014-02-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
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 format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology PureColor II TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 data format H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 231 grams (0.51 lbs) 230 grams (0.51 lbs)
Physical 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
Type of battery 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $349 $330