Canon SX720 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon SX720 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was released 2 years later than the WG-4 GPS and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX720 HS matches up versus the WG-4 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS and Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX720 HS Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX720 HS has got exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX720 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SX720 HS vs the WG-4 GPS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX720 HS and WG-4 GPS is 89 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The photograph underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX720 HS and WG-4 GPS.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon SX720 HS to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 4.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent SX720 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.