Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS
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Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs
(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
- Revealed February 2014
- New Model is Canon SX710 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
- Introduced February 2014
- Successor is Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview
Let's look closer at the Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the WG-4 GPS (16MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX700 HS was manufactured about the same time to the WG-4 GPS which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX700 HS scores vs the WG-4 GPS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS and Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX700 HS Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
SX700 HS | WG-4 GPS | |||
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Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+462k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Canon SX700 HS
WG-4 GPS | SX700 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
SX700 HS | WG-4 GPS | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | ![]() | February 2014 | Same generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX700 HS enjoys physical measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has dimensions 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 SX700 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX700 HS against the WG-4 GPS.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX700 HS and WG-4 GPS is 89 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX700 HS and WG-4 GPS.
As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you have to take the production date of the cameras into account.

Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS | Ricoh WG-4 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Ricoh |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX700 HS | Ricoh WG-4 GPS |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2014-02-12 | 2014-02-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-750mm (30.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal 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 size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 922 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II G TFT | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 9.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
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 | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) |
Highest 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 269g (0.59 lb) | 235g (0.52 lb) |
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 pictures | 240 pictures |
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 | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $349 | $210 |