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Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
63
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs

Canon SX740 HS
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 299g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Introduced July 2018
  • Older Model is Canon SX730 HS
Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(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
  • 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Refreshed by Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was introduced 4 years later than the WG-4 GPS and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX740 HS matches up versus the WG-4 GPS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 SX740 HS WG-4 GPS 
AnnouncedJuly 2018February 2014Fresher by 55 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

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

 WG-4 GPS SX740 HS 

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

 SX740 HS WG-4 GPS 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX740 HS offers external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 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") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SX740 HS versus the WG-4 GPS.

Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX740 HS and WG-4 GPS is 88 and 90 respectively.

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

Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX740 HS and WG-4 GPS.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX740 HS to offer you extra detail using its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The newer SX740 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography details
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focusing manually
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Street photography camera
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has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (299 grams)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than others in class (235 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography information
52
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (265 shots)
no phase detect AF
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (240 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Travel photography information
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography information
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lighter than competition (299g)
has bluetooth
MP count decent (21MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (960mm)
not so great battery (265 shots)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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environment sealing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery life (240 per charge)
more heavy than others in class (235 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Landscape photography information
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography information
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focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (21MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery (265 shots)
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has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery life (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Vlogging advice
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reasonably wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition (299g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of external microphone support
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decently wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (235 grams)
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Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSRicoh WG-4 GPS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2018-07-31 2014-02-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias 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 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
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 distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - 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 10.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 299 gr (0.66 pounds) 235 gr (0.52 pounds)
Physical 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 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 images 240 images
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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $400 $210