Canon SX420 IS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

The following is a extensive review of the Canon SX420 IS versus Ricoh WG-5 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and WG-5 GPS (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX420 IS was announced 11 months after the WG-5 GPS and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX420 IS matches up vs the WG-5 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS and Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX420 IS Gallery and Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX420 IS enjoys outside measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has sizing of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX420 IS versus Ricoh WG-5 GPS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SX420 IS vs the WG-5 GPS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX420 IS and WG-5 GPS is 80 and 90 respectively.

Normally, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX420 IS and WG-5 GPS.

Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon SX420 IS to show more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher SX420 IS should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.