Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon SX210 IS and Ricoh WG-5 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the WG-5 GPS (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was launched 5 years prior to the WG-5 GPS and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX210 IS matches up versus the WG-5 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS and Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX210 IS Gallery and Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX210 IS offers physical dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) while 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).

Take a look at the Canon SX210 IS and Ricoh WG-5 GPS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SX210 IS versus the WG-5 GPS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX210 IS and WG-5 GPS is 90 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The graphic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX210 IS and WG-5 GPS.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The older SX210 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.