Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Canon ELPH 180 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Canon ELPH 180 has external dimensions of 95 x 54 x 22 mm (3.74 x 2.13 x 0.87″) and weighs 126 g (0.28 lb / 4.44 oz) (including batteries). Ricoh WG-4 GPS has external dimensions of 124 x 64 x 33 mm (4.88 x 2.52 x 1.3″) and weighs 235 g (0.52 lb / 8.29 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Canon ELPH 180 and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS. Canon ELPH 180 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 29mm narrower, 10mm shorter and 11mm thinner than Ricoh WG-4 GPS.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Canon ELPH 180 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Canon ELPH 180 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Canon ELPH 180 is significantly lighter (109g ) than the Ricoh WG-4 GPS which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the WG-4 GPS, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the ELPH 180.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Ricoh WG-4 GPS's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Canon ELPH 180's 2.7 screen.
Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.