Canon SX40 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX40 HS and Ricoh WG-4 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Ricoh. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX40 HS (12MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was brought out 3 years prior to the WG-4 GPS and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX40 HS matches up versus the WG-4 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS and Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX40 HS Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX40 HS has exterior dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check the Canon SX40 HS and Ricoh WG-4 GPS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SX40 HS versus the WG-4 GPS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX40 HS and WG-4 GPS is 64 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX40 HS and WG-4 GPS.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to provide greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The older SX40 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.