Canon 60D vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon 60D versus Ricoh WG-5 GPS, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the 60D (18MP) and the WG-5 GPS (16MP) is pretty comparable but the 60D (APS-C) and WG-5 GPS (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The 60D was revealed 5 years before the WG-5 GPS which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon 60D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the 60D matches up versus the WG-5 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 60D and Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The full galleries are provided at Canon 60D Gallery and Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Canon 60D has outside dimensions of 145mm x 106mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") along with a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has sizing of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Contrast the Canon 60D versus Ricoh WG-5 GPS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the 60D versus the WG-5 GPS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 60D and WG-5 GPS is 59 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The pic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 60D and WG-5 GPS.

All in all, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 60D using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon 60D will provide extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged 60D will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.