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Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh WG-4

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
63
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Ricoh WG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs

Canon SX740 HS
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 299g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Launched July 2018
  • Replaced the Canon SX730 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
  • Launched February 2014
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Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon SX740 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 big difference between the image resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and WG-4 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was launched 4 years after the WG-4 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX740 HS scores vs the WG-4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Ricoh WG-4

 SX740 HS WG-4 
LaunchedJuly 2018February 2014Newer by 55 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Canon SX740 HS

 WG-4 SX740 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Ricoh WG-4

 SX740 HS WG-4 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX740 HS has got exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 has proportions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX740 HS against the WG-4.

Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX740 HS and WG-4 is 88 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The picture below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX740 HS and WG-4.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX740 HS to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern SX740 HS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography info
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manual focus
resolution is good (21MP)
provides face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
41
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Street photography details
Ricoh WG-4 Street photography details
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screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (299 grams)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-4 Sports photography advice
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long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (265 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX740 HS
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-4
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lighter than average in class (299g)
has bluetooth
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (960mm)
not so great battery (265 CIPA)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery power (240 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Landscape photography information
Ricoh WG-4 Landscape photography information
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manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (21MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery (265 per charge)
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has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery power (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX740 HS
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-4
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relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than average in class (299 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have mic port
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really wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone support
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Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Ricoh WG-4
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSRicoh WG-4
General Information
Brand Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Ricoh WG-4
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2018-07-31 2014-02-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 8 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 299g (0.66 lb) 230g (0.51 lb)
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 All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 265 photos 240 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $400 $330