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 Ricoh WG-4 and Canon ELPH 500 HS side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Ricoh WG-4 has external dimensions of 124 x 64 x 33 mm (4.88 x 2.52 x 1.3″) and weighs 230 g (0.51 lb / 8.11 oz) (including batteries). Canon ELPH 500 HS has external dimensions of 101 x 56 x 25 mm (3.98 x 2.2 x 0.98″) and weighs 185 g (0.41 lb / 6.53 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Ricoh WG-4 and the Canon ELPH 500 HS. Canon ELPH 500 HS is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 23mm narrower, 8mm shorter and 8mm thinner than Ricoh WG-4.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Ricoh WG-4 and Canon ELPH 500 HS.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Ricoh WG-4 and Canon ELPH 500 HS.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Canon ELPH 500 HS is significantly lighter (45g ) than the Ricoh WG-4 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the WG-4, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the ELPH 500 HS.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Canon ELPH 500 HS's 3.20" LCD screen is slightly larger than Ricoh WG-4's 3 screen.
Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.