Canon SX260 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon SX260 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Ricoh. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was announced 20 months earlier than the WG-4 GPS which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX260 HS scores against the WG-4 GPS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX260 HS comes with physical measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX260 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX260 HS vs the WG-4 GPS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX260 HS and WG-4 GPS is 91 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through specs. The graphic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX260 HS and WG-4 GPS.

All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to give more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The older SX260 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.