Canon SX160 IS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Below, we will be looking at the Canon SX160 IS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the WG-5 GPS (16MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was released 19 months before the WG-5 GPS which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX160 IS grades vs the WG-5 GPS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS and Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX160 IS Gallery and Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX160 IS provides external measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") along with a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has proportions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX160 IS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX160 IS and the WG-5 GPS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX160 IS and WG-5 GPS is 86 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The pic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX160 IS and WG-5 GPS.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels and you should expect similar quality of images though you should really take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged SX160 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.