Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
- 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
- Revealed May 2012
- Old Model is Canon SX130 IS
- Later Model is Canon SX160 IS
(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
- Replaced the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
- Newer Model is Ricoh WG-6

Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Overview
Below, we will be evaluating the Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the WG-5 GPS (16MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX150 IS was announced 3 years prior to the WG-5 GPS which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX150 IS scores vs the WG-5 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS and Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX150 IS Gallery and Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
SX150 IS | WG-5 GPS |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Canon SX150 IS
WG-5 GPS | SX150 IS | |||
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Released | February 2015 | ![]() | May 2012 | Newer by 33 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
SX150 IS | WG-5 GPS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX150 IS provides outside measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has sizing of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX150 IS vs the WG-5 GPS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX150 IS and WG-5 GPS is 86 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The picture below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX150 IS and WG-5 GPS.
To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to provide you with more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX150 IS will be behind in sensor technology.

Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Ricoh WG-5 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Ricoh |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Ricoh WG-5 GPS |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2012-05-14 | 2015-02-10 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 1 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2500s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 14.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 10.40 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 | 306 grams (0.67 pounds) | 236 grams (0.52 pounds) |
Dimensions | 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") | 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 130 images | 240 images |
Battery format | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $249 | $500 |