Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh WG-4

Here is a extended comparison of the Canon SX610 HS versus Ricoh WG-4, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and WG-4 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was unveiled 12 months later than the WG-4 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX610 HS matches up vs the WG-4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS and Ricoh WG-4. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX610 HS Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX610 HS offers external dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX610 HS versus Ricoh WG-4 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX610 HS and the WG-4.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX610 HS and WG-4 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX610 HS and WG-4.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX610 HS to provide you with greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SX610 HS will have an edge in sensor tech.