Canon SX500 IS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon SX500 IS versus Ricoh WG-5 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the WG-5 GPS (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was introduced 3 years earlier than the WG-5 GPS which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX500 IS matches up versus the WG-5 GPS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS & Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX500 IS Gallery & Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX500 IS provides outer dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has measurements of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SX500 IS and the WG-5 GPS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX500 IS and WG-5 GPS is 80 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The image here should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX500 IS and WG-5 GPS.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photographs but you may want to take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged SX500 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.