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Canon SX410 IS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Portability
80
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
 
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42

Canon SX410 IS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Key Specs

Canon SX410 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Released February 2015
Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Old Model is Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Updated by Ricoh WG-6
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Canon SX410 IS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon SX410 IS and Ricoh WG-5 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and WG-5 GPS (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX410 IS was released very close to the WG-5 GPS so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX410 IS grades against the WG-5 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 SX410 IS WG-5 GPS 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Canon SX410 IS

 WG-5 GPS SX410 IS 
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 SX410 IS WG-5 GPS 
ReleasedFebruary 2015February 2015Similar generation
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon SX410 IS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX410 IS provides outer measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has sizing of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX410 IS and Ricoh WG-5 GPS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SX410 IS against the WG-5 GPS.

Canon SX410 IS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX410 IS and WG-5 GPS is 80 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX410 IS and WG-5 GPS.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon SX410 IS to give you more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS sensor size comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX410 IS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Portrait photography details
47
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
41
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX410 IS
Street photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than others (236 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sports photography highlights
41
excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (0.5 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (185 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (240 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX410 IS
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
61
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (960mm)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (185 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
environment proof
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
low battery power (240 shots)
heavier than others (236 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Landscape photography details
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Landscape photography details
48
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery pack (185 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
54
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery power (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Vlogging info
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Vlogging info
29
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
34
decently wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no mic port
heavier than others (236g)
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Canon SX410 IS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX410 IS and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
 Canon PowerShot SX410 ISRicoh WG-5 GPS
General Information
Make Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SX410 IS Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2015-02-06 2015-02-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 0.5fps 14.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 10.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 325 grams (0.72 lbs) 236 grams (0.52 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 185 pictures 240 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11LH D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $199 $500