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Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
 
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS 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
  • Revealed February 2014
  • New Model is Canon SX710 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
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Successor is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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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").

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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.

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

 SX700 HS WG-4 GPS 
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)

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

 WG-4 GPS SX700 HS 

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

 SX700 HS WG-4 GPS 
IntroducedFebruary 2014February 2014Same generation
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX700 HS
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
44
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
41
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detect focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX700 HS as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (269g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (235 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Sports photography factors
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography factors
45
long zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (250 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (240 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX700 HS
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
65
lighter than competition in class (269 grams)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (750mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery (250 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
69
environment proofing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery (240 CIPA)
heavier than competitors in class (235g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Landscape photography information
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography information
47
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery (250 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
54
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Vlogging information
34
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (269 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone jack
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing mic support
heavier than competitors in class (235 grams)
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Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX700 HS and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 Canon PowerShot SX700 HSRicoh WG-4 GPS
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