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Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh WG-4

Portability
88 Imaging
46 Features
59 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Ricoh WG-4 front
Portability
90 Imaging
39 Features
44 Overall
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Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs

Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 300g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Released April 2017
  • Previous Model is Canon SX720 HS
  • Later Model is Canon SX740 HS
Ricoh WG-4
(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
  • Released February 2014
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Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh WG-4, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and WG-4 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was introduced 3 years after the WG-4 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX730 HS grades against the WG-4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Ricoh WG-4

          

          

            
 SX730 HS WG-4 
ReleasedApril 2017February 2014Newer by 39 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Canon SX730 HS

          

          

            
 WG-4 SX730 HS 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Ricoh WG-4

          

          

            
 SX730 HS WG-4 
Manually focus  More precise focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Touch display  Neither offers Touch display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX730 HS offers exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while 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).
Compare the Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX730 HS vs the WG-4.
Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX730 HS and WG-4 is 88 and 90 respectively.
Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Usually, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX730 HS and WG-4.
Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX730 HS to offer you extra detail using its extra 4.3MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The newer SX730 HS will have a benefit in sensor tech.

            Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX730 HS Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography information
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 you can focus manually
 good megapixels (20.3MP)
 supports face detection autofocus
 can't use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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 has manual focus
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 comes with face detection focus
 manual mode not possible
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon SX730 HS Street photography advice
Ricoh WG-4 Street photography advice
69
 has a tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (300g)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
61
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Canon SX730 HS as a Sports photography camera
 Ricoh WG-4 as a Sports photography camera
48
 great zoom range (24-960mm  40.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (20.3 megapixels)
 supports tracking autofocus
 very slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames/s)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 low battery power (250 shots)
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 terrible battery life (240 per charge)
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon SX730 HS as a Travel photography camera
 Ricoh WG-4 as a Travel photography camera
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 lighter than competition (300 grams)
 supports bluetooth
 good megapixels (20.3MP)
 has built in flash
 selfie friendly display
 relatively wide (24mm)
 long reach (960mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 low battery power (250 per charge)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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 environment proof
 resolution is good (16MP)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 great max aperture (f2.0)
 terrible battery life (240 shots)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX730 HS Landscape photography advice
Ricoh WG-4 Landscape photography advice
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 you can focus manually
 relatively wide (24mm)
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (20.3MP)
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 low battery power (250 CIPA)
 does not have Timelapse function
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 has manual focus
 quite wide (25mm)
 great max aperture (f2.0)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 environment proof
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 manual mode not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 terrible battery life (240 per charge)
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX730 HS Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-4 Vlogging information
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 relatively wide (24mm)
 selfie friendly display
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition (300g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 does not have external microphone jack
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 quite wide (25mm)
 great max aperture (f2.0)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detection focus
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 doesn't have external mic support
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Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Ricoh WG-4
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSRicoh WG-4
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Ricoh WG-4
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2017-04-06 2014-02-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 20.3MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.9 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 300 grams (0.66 lbs) 230 grams (0.51 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 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 shots 240 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $399 $330