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Canon SX410 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Portability
80
Imaging
46
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
 
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Canon SX410 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs

Canon SX410 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Announced February 2015
Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(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
  • 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Replacement is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Canon SX410 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Canon SX410 IS and Ricoh WG-4 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was released 13 months after the WG-4 GPS making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX410 IS scores against the WG-4 GPS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 SX410 IS WG-4 GPS 
RevealedFebruary 2015February 2014Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Canon SX410 IS

 WG-4 GPS SX410 IS 
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 SX410 IS WG-4 GPS 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon SX410 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX410 IS provides physical dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX410 IS and Ricoh WG-4 GPS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX410 IS against the WG-4 GPS.

Canon SX410 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX410 IS and WG-4 GPS is 80 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The image below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX410 IS and WG-4 GPS.

All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX410 IS to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer SX410 IS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX410 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS sensor size comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX410 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX410 IS
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
47
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
41
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX410 IS
Street photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition in class (235g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Sports photography camera
41
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
low frames per second (0.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (185 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (240 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX410 IS
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
61
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (960mm)
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (185 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
environment proofing
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (235g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography highlights
49
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery power (185 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
54
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
environment proofing
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Vlogging features
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Vlogging features
29
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
34
rather wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
missing mic socket
heavier than competition in class (235 grams)
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Canon SX410 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX410 IS and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 Canon PowerShot SX410 ISRicoh WG-4 GPS
General Information
Company Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SX410 IS Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2015-02-06 2014-02-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 0.5 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 325 gr (0.72 lb) 235 gr (0.52 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 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 185 shots 240 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11LH D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $199 $210