Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

In this article, we are evaluating the Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the WG-5 GPS (16MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was unveiled 6 months before the WG-5 GPS which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX400 IS scores versus the WG-5 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS and Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX400 IS Gallery and Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX400 IS has physical measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) while 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).

Compare the Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX400 IS compared to the WG-5 GPS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX400 IS and WG-5 GPS is 81 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The visual here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX400 IS and WG-5 GPS.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you should really take the production date of the cameras into account.