Ricoh WG-4 GPS has a
16.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Canon SX10 IS has a
10.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor .
Ricoh WG-4 GPS's sensor provides 6MP more than Canon SX10 IS's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely.
On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.
Below you can see the WG-4 GPS and SX10 IS sensor size comparison.
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Canon SX10 IS Cameras
Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Canon SX10 IS have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture. On the other hand, since Canon SX10 IS has 59% larger pixel area (2.81µm 2 vs 1.76µm 2 ) compared to Ricoh WG-4 GPS, it has larger pixel area to collect light hence potential to have less noise in low light / High ISO images.
Sensor size sets the circle of confusion, so it drives how much depth of field each
of these bodies gives you at a given aperture. You can calculate it exactly for the
Ricoh WG-4 GPS
or the
Canon SX10 IS ,
including hyperfocal distance.
