Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh WG-4
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Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
- 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
- Launched January 2015
- Superseded the Canon SX700 HS
- Newer Model is Canon SX720 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
- 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Announced February 2014

Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview
Following is a comprehensive review of the Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh WG-4, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and WG-4 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX710 HS was released 12 months after the WG-4 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the SX710 HS scores against the WG-4 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS and Ricoh WG-4. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX710 HS Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Ricoh WG-4
SX710 HS | WG-4 | |||
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Announced | January 2015 | ![]() | February 2014 | More modern by 12 months |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+462k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Canon SX710 HS
WG-4 | SX710 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Ricoh WG-4
SX710 HS | WG-4 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch display |
Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX710 HS offers outside dimensions 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 has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX710 HS compared to the WG-4.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX710 HS and WG-4 is 89 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The pic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX710 HS and WG-4.
Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX710 HS to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SX710 HS provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS | Ricoh WG-4 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Ricoh |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX710 HS | Ricoh WG-4 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Launched | 2015-01-06 | 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 measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-750mm (30.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 922 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 269 grams (0.59 lb) | 230 grams (0.51 lb) |
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 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 | 230 photographs | 240 photographs |
Battery style | 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 | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $349 | $330 |