Canon SX70 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

On this page, we are looking at the Canon SX70 HS versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was revealed 4 years later than the WG-4 GPS and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX70 HS scores vs the WG-4 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS and Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The full galleries are available at Canon SX70 HS Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX70 HS offers exterior dimensions of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) while 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).

Take a look at the Canon SX70 HS versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SX70 HS vs the WG-4 GPS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX70 HS and WG-4 GPS is 63 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The visual here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX70 HS and WG-4 GPS.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX70 HS to give more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger SX70 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.