Canon SX260 HS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Canon SX260 HS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
- 231g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
- Released June 2012
- Older Model is Canon SX240 HS
- Replacement is Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
- Introduced February 2015
- Older Model is Ricoh WG-4 GPS
- Later Model is Ricoh WG-6
Canon SX260 HS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the Canon SX260 HS and Ricoh WG-5 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Ricoh. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and WG-5 GPS (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe SX260 HS was announced 3 years before the WG-5 GPS and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX260 HS scores against the WG-5 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon SX260 HS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
SX260 HS | WG-5 GPS | |||
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Display resolution | 461k | 460k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Canon SX260 HS
WG-5 GPS | SX260 HS | |||
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Introduced | February 2015 | June 2012 | Fresher by 32 months |
Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
SX260 HS | WG-5 GPS | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Canon SX260 HS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX260 HS comes with physical dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has proportions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).
See the Canon SX260 HS and Ricoh WG-5 GPS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SX260 HS compared to the WG-5 GPS.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX260 HS and WG-5 GPS is 91 and 90 respectively.
Canon SX260 HS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sensor Comparison
Generally, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The visual below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX260 HS and WG-5 GPS.
Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to deliver greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The older SX260 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
Canon SX260 HS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX260 HS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | Ricoh WG-5 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Ricoh |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | Ricoh WG-5 GPS |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Released | 2012-06-04 | 2015-02-10 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 461k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | PureColor II TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | 14.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 10.40 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 231g (0.51 lb) | 236g (0.52 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 pictures | 240 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6L | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $349 | $500 |