Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, We are going to illustrate Ricoh WG-6 and Canon 1D MIV side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Ricoh WG-6 has external dimensions of 118 x 66 x 33 mm (4.65 x 2.6 x 1.3″) and weighs 246 g (0.54 lb / 8.68 oz) (including batteries). Canon 1D MIV has external dimensions of 156 x 157 x 80 mm (6.14 x 6.18 x 3.15″) and weighs 1230 g (2.71 lb / 43.39 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front view size comparison of Ricoh WG-6 and Canon 1D MIV. Ricoh WG-6 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 38mm narrower, 91mm shorter and 47mm thinner than Canon 1D MIV. As you can tell, actually this is not a fair size comparison since Ricoh WG-6 has a built-in lens but Canon 1D MIV doesn't. Once you put a lens on 1D MIV, its thickness will increase significantly.
Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Canon 1D MIV Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View
Here is the back view size comparison of Ricoh WG-6 and Canon 1D MIV.
Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Canon 1D MIV Size and Weight - Back View
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Ricoh WG-6 and Canon 1D MIV.
Top View Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Canon 1D MIV Size
Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Ricoh WG-6 is significantly lighter (984g ) than the Canon 1D MIV which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Again, this comparison may not be very useful in real life as we are comparing the weight of a camera with a built-in lens to the body-only weight of an interchangeable lens camera. Once you put a lens on 1D MIV, the total kit will weigh much higher.
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LCD Screen Size and Features
Ricoh WG-6 and Canon 1D MIV's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3.00".
Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.