Canon G5 X MII vs Ricoh WG-M1

Let's look closer at the Canon G5 X MII and Ricoh WG-M1, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the G5 X MII (20MP) and WG-M1 (14MP) and the G5 X MII (1") and WG-M1 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The G5 X MII was unveiled 4 years after the WG-M1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon G5 X MII being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the G5 X MII scores against the WG-M1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II and Ricoh WG-M1. The full galleries are provided at Canon G5 X MII Gallery and Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon G5 X MII features outside dimensions of 111mm x 61mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.8") along with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-M1 has dimensions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G5 X MII and Ricoh WG-M1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the G5 X MII compared to the WG-M1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G5 X MII and WG-M1 is 86 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The image below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G5 X MII and WG-M1.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G5 X MII using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon G5 X MII will provide you with extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern G5 X MII should have an edge in sensor innovation.