Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX200 IS Gallery and Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
SX200 IS | WG-5 GPS |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Canon SX200 IS
WG-5 GPS | SX200 IS | |||
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Revealed | February 2015 | ![]() | May 2009 | More modern by 69 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
SX200 IS | WG-5 GPS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Ricoh WG-5 GPS | |
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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 |