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Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
47
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs

Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Previous Model is Canon SX600 HS
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
  • Released February 2014
  • Renewed by Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Canon SX610 HS and Ricoh WG-4 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX610 HS was revealed 12 months after the WG-4 GPS which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX610 HS grades vs the WG-4 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 SX610 HS WG-4 GPS 
ReleasedJanuary 2015February 2014More modern by 12 months
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Canon SX610 HS

 WG-4 GPS SX610 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 SX610 HS WG-4 GPS 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX610 HS enjoys outer dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX610 HS and Ricoh WG-4 GPS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SX610 HS vs the WG-4 GPS.

Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX610 HS and WG-4 GPS is 93 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The pic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX610 HS and WG-4 GPS.

All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX610 HS to produce greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SX610 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography highlights
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has manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
41
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Street photography info
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography info
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (191g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than others (235 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography details
44
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
includes tracking focus
low frames per second (2.5 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (270 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (240 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography advice
68
lighter than competition (191 grams)
megapixel count good (20MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
no Time Lapse function
low battery pack (270 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.8)
69
weather sealing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
low battery pack (240 CIPA)
heavier than others (235g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Landscape photography details
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography details
48
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery pack (270 shots)
no Time Lapse function
54
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
weather sealing
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery pack (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Vlogging camera
35
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (191 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic jack
34
pretty wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
missing mic socket
heavier than others (235g)
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Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSRicoh WG-4 GPS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2015-01-06 2014-02-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 922k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.5 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 191g (0.42 lbs) 235g (0.52 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 270 photos 240 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $214 $210