Canon SX420 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Following is a in depth comparison of the Canon SX420 IS versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Ricoh. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX420 IS was announced 24 months after the WG-4 GPS making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX420 IS scores vs the WG-4 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS and Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX420 IS Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX420 IS provides physical dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX420 IS versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SX420 IS versus the WG-4 GPS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX420 IS and WG-4 GPS is 80 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX420 IS and WG-4 GPS.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX420 IS to render greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The younger SX420 IS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.