Canon A810 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon A810 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the A810 (16MP) and the WG-5 GPS (16MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A810 was manufactured 4 years prior to the WG-5 GPS and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the A810 scores against the WG-5 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A810 & Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The entire galleries are available at Canon A810 Gallery & Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Canon A810 has got outer dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has specifications of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the A810 versus the WG-5 GPS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A810 and WG-5 GPS is 93 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A810 and WG-5 GPS.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you should always factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The older A810 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.