Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS
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Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS & Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX610 HS Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
SX610 HS | WG-4 GPS | |||
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Released | January 2015 | ![]() | February 2014 | More modern by 12 months |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+462k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Canon SX610 HS
WG-4 GPS | SX610 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
SX610 HS | WG-4 GPS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS | Ricoh WG-4 GPS | |
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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 |