Canon SX520 HS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon SX520 HS and Ricoh WG-5 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the WG-5 GPS (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was launched 6 months earlier than the WG-5 GPS which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX520 HS matches up vs the WG-5 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS & Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX520 HS Gallery & Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX520 HS has got exterior dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has proportions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX520 HS and Ricoh WG-5 GPS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SX520 HS versus the WG-5 GPS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX520 HS and WG-5 GPS is 69 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX520 HS and WG-5 GPS.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos though you should always factor the age of the cameras into account.