Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
- 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
- Announced March 2013
- Replaced the 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
- Superseded the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
- Replacement is Ricoh WG-6
Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Overview
Here, we are matching up the Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and WG-5 GPS (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe SX280 HS was brought out 23 months prior to the WG-5 GPS making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX280 HS scores vs the WG-5 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS & Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX280 HS Gallery & Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
SX280 HS | WG-5 GPS | |||
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Display resolution | 461k | 460k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Canon SX280 HS
WG-5 GPS | SX280 HS | |||
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Introduced | February 2015 | March 2013 | More recent by 23 months |
Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
SX280 HS | WG-5 GPS | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX280 HS provides outside dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has specifications of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).
Check the Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SX280 HS versus the WG-5 GPS.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX280 HS and WG-5 GPS is 91 and 90 respectively.
Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The photograph below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX280 HS and WG-5 GPS.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to provide extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older SX280 HS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX280 HS | Ricoh WG-5 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Ricoh |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX280 HS | Ricoh WG-5 GPS |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Announced | 2013-03-21 | 2015-02-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 461k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames/s | 14.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 10.40 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 233 gr (0.51 lbs) | 236 gr (0.52 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" 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 | 210 pictures | 240 pictures |
Battery type | 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 shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $325 | $500 |