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Canon D20 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot D20 front
 
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42

Canon D20 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Key Specs

Canon D20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 228g - 112 x 71 x 28mm
  • Launched June 2013
Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Previous Model is Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • New Model is Ricoh WG-6
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Canon D20 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon D20 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS, both Waterproof digital cameras by rivals Canon and Ricoh. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the D20 (12MP) and WG-5 GPS (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The D20 was unveiled 20 months prior to the WG-5 GPS which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the D20 matches up against the WG-5 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 D20 WG-5 GPS 
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Canon D20

 WG-5 GPS D20 
ReleasedFebruary 2015June 2013Newer by 20 months

Common features in the Canon D20 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 D20 WG-5 GPS 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon D20 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon D20 offers exterior dimensions of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") and a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has proportions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the D20 and the WG-5 GPS.

Canon D20 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the D20 and WG-5 GPS is 91 and 90 respectively.

Canon D20 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS top view buttons comparison

Canon D20 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The picture here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the D20 and WG-5 GPS.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to deliver extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged D20 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon D20 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS sensor size comparison

Canon D20 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D20 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D20 Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Portrait photography info
33
you can focus manually
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
41
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon D20 Street photography highlights
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Street photography highlights
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (236g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon D20 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Sports photography camera
34
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (240 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D20 Travel photography details
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Travel photography details
60
environment proof
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
weather proof
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery life (240 shots)
more heavy than competition in class (236 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D20 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Landscape photography advice
44
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
54
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
weather proof
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery life (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D20 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Vlogging highlights
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
34
relatively wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (236 grams)
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Canon D20 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D20 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
 Canon PowerShot D20Ricoh WG-5 GPS
General Information
Brand Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot D20 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2013-06-18 2015-02-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 14.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 10.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 228 gr (0.50 pounds) 236 gr (0.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $299 $500