• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • APS-C 332.3mm2
  • 18.0 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 12,800

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Differences

Ricoh WG-4 GPS advantages over Canon EOS M10

  • Less expensive
    $380 vs $600 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Canon EOS M10 advantages over Ricoh WG-4 GPS

  • Larger sensor
    APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 4.30 vs 1.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Yes vs No
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • More dots on screen
    1040k vs 460k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    4.6 fps vs 1.5 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Higher extended ISO
    25600 vs 6400 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Rear display
    Both provide
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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  • User-friendly design; great touchscreen interface; good image quality

  • No viewfinder; limited physical controls; sub-par continuous shooting; lacking video features

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The Competition

Compared to Pentax WG-3

Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Pentax WG-3
  • $380
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in GPS
  • $289
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive

Compare Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Pentax WG-3

Canon EOS M10
Pentax WG-3
  • $800
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $289
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof

Compare Canon EOS M10 vs Pentax WG-3

Compared to Pentax WG-3 GPS

Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Pentax WG-3 GPS
  • $380
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • Slow-motion videos
  • $229
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Canon EOS M10
Pentax WG-3 GPS
  • $800
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $229
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof

Compare Canon EOS M10 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Compared to Fujifilm X-M1

Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Fujifilm X-M1
  • $380
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
  • $993
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor

Compare Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Fujifilm X-M1

Canon EOS M10
Fujifilm X-M1
  • $800
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Touchscreen
  • $993
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Focus peaking

Compare Canon EOS M10 vs Fujifilm X-M1

Compared to Ricoh WG-4

Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Ricoh WG-4
  • $380
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in GPS
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive

Compare Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Ricoh WG-4

Canon EOS M10
Ricoh WG-4
  • $800
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof

Compare Canon EOS M10 vs Ricoh WG-4

Compared to Samsung NX3300

Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Samsung NX3300
  • $380
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
  • $691
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung NX3300

Canon EOS M10
Samsung NX3300
  • $800
  • APS-C
  • Touchscreen
  • On-sensor phase detect
  • $691
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor

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