Canon G16 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon G16 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the G16 (12MP) and WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the G16 (1/1.7") and WG-5 GPS (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The G16 was introduced 14 months before the WG-5 GPS making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the G16 scores versus the WG-5 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G16 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The whole galleries are provided at Canon G16 Gallery and Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon G16 has external measurements of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") and a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has measurements of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Contrast the Canon G16 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the G16 vs the WG-5 GPS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G16 and WG-5 GPS is 85 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The picture below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G16 and WG-5 GPS.

All in all, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G16 using its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS will give greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged G16 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.