Canon 5D MIV vs Ricoh WG-30W

Below, we will be matching up the Canon 5D MIV vs Ricoh WG-30W, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Ricoh. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the 5D MIV (30MP) and WG-30W (16MP) and the 5D MIV (Full frame) and WG-30W (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

The 5D MIV was launched 23 months after the WG-30W which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 5D MIV being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the 5D MIV grades against the WG-30W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 5D Mark IV & Ricoh WG-30W. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 5D MIV Gallery & Ricoh WG-30W Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon 5D MIV offers exterior dimensions of 151mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30W has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Canon 5D MIV vs Ricoh WG-30W in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the 5D MIV compared to the WG-30W.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 5D MIV and WG-30W is 55 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5D MIV and WG-30W.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 5D MIV due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon 5D MIV will show greater detail utilizing its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger 5D MIV is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.