Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS
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Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX740 HS Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
SX740 HS | WG-4 GPS | |||
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Announced | July 2018 | ![]() | February 2014 | Fresher by 55 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+462k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Canon SX740 HS
WG-4 GPS | SX740 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
SX740 HS | WG-4 GPS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS | Ricoh WG-4 GPS | |
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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 |