Canon SX220 HS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon SX220 HS and Ricoh WG-4 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX220 HS (12MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was introduced 4 years earlier than the WG-4 GPS and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX220 HS matches up against the WG-4 GPS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon SX220 HS & Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX220 HS Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX220 HS has got outer dimensions of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX220 HS and the WG-4 GPS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX220 HS and WG-4 GPS is 96 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The graphic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX220 HS and WG-4 GPS.

All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to provide you with more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older SX220 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.