Canon G9 X II vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Canon G9 X II vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-84mm (F2-4.9) lens
- 206g - 98 x 58 x 31mm
- Announced January 2017
- Old Model is Canon G9 X
(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
- Launched February 2015
- Succeeded the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
- Updated by Ricoh WG-6
Canon G9 X II vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Overview
On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon G9 X II vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the G9 X II (1") and WG-5 GPS (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks SuggestThe G9 X II was launched 24 months later than the WG-5 GPS which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the G9 X II scores against the WG-5 GPS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon G9 X II vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II and Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The complete galleries are provided at Canon G9 X II Gallery and Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G9 X II over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
G9 X II | WG-5 GPS | |||
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Launched | January 2017 | February 2015 | More recent by 24 months | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 460k | Sharper screen (+580k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Canon G9 X II
WG-5 GPS | G9 X II |
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Common features in the Canon G9 X II and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
G9 X II | WG-5 GPS | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Canon G9 X II vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon G9 X II provides outside dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has sizing of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).
Compare the Canon G9 X II vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the G9 X II against the WG-5 GPS.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X II and WG-5 GPS is 92 and 90 respectively.
Canon G9 X II vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The visual here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 X II and WG-5 GPS.
As you can tell, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G9 X II featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon G9 X II will show extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent G9 X II is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.
Canon G9 X II vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon G9 X II vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II | Ricoh WG-5 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Ricoh |
Model | Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II | Ricoh WG-5 GPS |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2017-01-04 | 2015-02-10 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 7 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-84mm (3.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2-4.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,040k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.2 frames/s | 14.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 10.40 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 206g (0.45 lbs) | 236g (0.52 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") | 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 65 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.9 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 522 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 235 images | 240 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $530 | $500 |