Canon S90 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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![Canon PowerShot S90 front Canon PowerShot S90 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Canon-PowerShot-S90.jpg)
![Ricoh WG-5 GPS front Ricoh WG-5 GPS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Ricoh-WG-5-GPS/Ricoh-WG-5-GPS-front.jpg)
90 Imaging
41 Features
44 Overall
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Canon S90 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 195g - 100 x 58 x 31mm
- Revealed April 2010
- Renewed by Canon S95
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
- Introduced February 2015
- Older Model is Ricoh WG-4 GPS
- New Model is Ricoh WG-6
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Canon S90 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Overview
On this page, we are matching up the Canon S90 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the S90 (10MP) and WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the S90 (1/1.7") and WG-5 GPS (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.
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The S90 was launched 5 years prior to the WG-5 GPS and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the S90 scores against the WG-5 GPS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Canon S90 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S90 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The complete galleries are provided at Canon S90 Gallery and Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S90 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
S90 | WG-5 GPS | |||
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Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Canon S90
WG-5 GPS | S90 | |||
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Introduced | February 2015 | ![]() | April 2010 | Fresher by 58 months |
Common features in the Canon S90 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
S90 | WG-5 GPS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch display |
Canon S90 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon S90 comes with external measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and 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).
Examine the Canon S90 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S90 and the WG-5 GPS.
![Canon S90 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS size comparison Canon S90 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-S90-vs-Ricoh-WG-5-GPS-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S90 and WG-5 GPS is 92 and 90 respectively.
![Canon S90 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS top view buttons comparison Canon S90 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-S90-vs-Ricoh-WG-5-GPS-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon S90 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S90 and WG-5 GPS.
Plainly, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S90 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older S90 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
![Canon S90 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS sensor size comparison Canon S90 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-S90-vs-Ricoh-WG-5-GPS-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon S90 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon S90 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon S90 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-S90-vs-Ricoh-WG-5-GPS-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Canon S90 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications
Canon PowerShot S90 | Ricoh WG-5 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Ricoh |
Model | Canon PowerShot S90 | Ricoh WG-5 GPS |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2010-04-08 | 2015-02-10 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-105mm (3.8x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 461k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 14.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.50 m | 10.40 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/500 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 195 gr (0.43 lbs) | 236 gr (0.52 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 100 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 All around score | 46 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.0 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 185 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 240 photos |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6L | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $599 | $500 |