Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Canon SX730 HS versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Ricoh. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX730 HS grades vs the WG-4 GPS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS and Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX730 HS Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX730 HS has outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has proportions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX730 HS versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SX730 HS and the WG-4 GPS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX730 HS and WG-4 GPS is 88 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The image underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX730 HS and WG-4 GPS.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX730 HS to give greater detail having an extra 4.3MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent SX730 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.