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Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Updated by Canon SX210 IS
Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(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
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Old Model is Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Successor is Ricoh WG-6
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Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Canon SX200 IS versus Ricoh WG-5 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and WG-5 GPS (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was revealed 6 years before the WG-5 GPS which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX200 IS matches up against the WG-5 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 SX200 IS WG-5 GPS 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Canon SX200 IS

 WG-5 GPS SX200 IS 
RevealedFebruary 2015May 2009More modern by 69 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 SX200 IS WG-5 GPS 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX200 IS offers outer dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has specifications of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX200 IS versus Ricoh WG-5 GPS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SX200 IS versus the WG-5 GPS.

Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and WG-5 GPS is 90 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The picture here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX200 IS and WG-5 GPS.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to offer you more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX200 IS
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
28
you can focus manually
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
41
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography information
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Street photography information
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (247 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competitors (236 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sports photography details
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (240 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography features
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Travel photography features
62
lighter than competitors in class (247g)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
69
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery life (240 per charge)
heavier than competitors (236g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
42
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
54
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather sealing
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery life (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Vlogging advice
29
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (247 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
34
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competitors (236 grams)
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Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISRicoh WG-5 GPS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2009-05-14 2015-02-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 14.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 10.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247 gr (0.54 pounds) 236 gr (0.52 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 240 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $329 $500