Canon SX260 HS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

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").

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.