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Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front
 
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42

Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Key Specs

Canon SX280 HS
(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
Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(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  • Superseded the Ricoh WG-4 GPS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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 SX280 HS WG-5 GPS 
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Canon SX280 HS

 WG-5 GPS SX280 HS 
IntroducedFebruary 2015March 2013More recent by 23 months

Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 SX280 HS WG-5 GPS 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"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).

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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.

Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Portrait photography features
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Portrait photography features
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focusing manually
provides face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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manual focus
good MP (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Street photography details
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Street photography details
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (233g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than others (236 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX280 HS as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (210 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (240 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Travel photography highlights
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Travel photography highlights
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lighter than average in class (233 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (210 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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weather proof
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery life (240 CIPA)
heavier than others (236 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX280 HS
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery life (210 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
54
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
weather proof
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery life (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Vlogging advice
34
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (233 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
34
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
heavier than others (236 grams)
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Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX280 HS and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
 Canon PowerShot SX280 HSRicoh WG-5 GPS
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