Canon SX170 IS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Here is a detailed overview of the Canon SX170 IS versus Ricoh WG-5 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the WG-5 GPS (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was unveiled 17 months before the WG-5 GPS making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX170 IS grades versus the WG-5 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS and Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX170 IS Gallery and Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX170 IS has got exterior measurements of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has proportions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX170 IS versus Ricoh WG-5 GPS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX170 IS compared to the WG-5 GPS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX170 IS and WG-5 GPS is 88 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The visual here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX170 IS and WG-5 GPS.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of files although you have to take the production date of the cameras into account. The older SX170 IS will be behind in sensor technology.