Canon SX720 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS
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![Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX720-HS/Canon-SX720-HS-front.jpg)
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Canon SX720 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
- 270g - 110 x 64 x 36mm
- Revealed February 2016
- Previous Model is Canon SX710 HS
- Successor is Canon SX730 HS
(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
- 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Announced February 2014
- Later Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Canon SX720 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview
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.
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Canon SX720 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
SX720 HS | WG-4 GPS | |||
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Announced | February 2016 | ![]() | February 2014 | Fresher by 25 months |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+462k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Canon SX720 HS
WG-4 GPS | SX720 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
SX720 HS | WG-4 GPS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX720 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison
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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Canon SX720 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS size comparison Canon SX720 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX720-HS-vs-Ricoh-WG-4-GPS-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX720 HS and WG-4 GPS is 89 and 90 respectively.
![Canon SX720 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS top view buttons comparison Canon SX720 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX720-HS-vs-Ricoh-WG-4-GPS-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX720 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison
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.
![Canon SX720 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS sensor size comparison Canon SX720 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX720-HS-vs-Ricoh-WG-4-GPS-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX720 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX720 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX720 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX720-HS-vs-Ricoh-WG-4-GPS-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Canon SX720 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS | Ricoh WG-4 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Ricoh |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX720 HS | Ricoh WG-4 GPS |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2016-02-18 | 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 | 20.3 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
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 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-6.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 922 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.9 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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 data 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 270g (0.60 lbs) | 235g (0.52 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" 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 | 250 pictures | 240 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-13L | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $379 | $210 |