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Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh WG-4

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
 
Ricoh WG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs

Canon SX700 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Refreshed by Canon SX710 HS
Ricoh WG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2014
Photography Glossary

Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview

Below is a thorough analysis of the Canon SX700 HS versus Ricoh WG-4, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the WG-4 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was announced around the same time to the WG-4 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX700 HS grades vs the WG-4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Ricoh WG-4

 SX700 HS WG-4 
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Canon SX700 HS

 WG-4 SX700 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Ricoh WG-4

 SX700 HS WG-4 
LaunchedFebruary 2014February 2014Similar generation
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX700 HS has got external measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 has dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX700 HS versus Ricoh WG-4 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX700 HS vs the WG-4.

Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX700 HS and WG-4 is 89 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX700 HS and WG-4.

Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of files but you really should factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 sensor size comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography advice
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has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
41
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Street photography information
Ricoh WG-4 Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (269g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX700 HS
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-4
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excellent zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (250 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (240 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Travel photography highlights
Ricoh WG-4 Travel photography highlights
65
lighter than competitors in class (269g)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (750mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (250 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
72
environment proof
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery power (240 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX700 HS
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-4
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has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery power (250 shots)
no Timelapse mode
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focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery power (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX700 HS as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (269g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone support
36
rather wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic support
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Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX700 HS and Ricoh WG-4
 Canon PowerShot SX700 HSRicoh WG-4
General Information
Brand Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Ricoh WG-4
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2014-02-12 2014-02-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6 -
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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 922k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology PureColor II G TFT TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269 grams (0.59 lbs) 230 grams (0.51 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 images 240 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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 SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $349 $330