Canon SX530 HS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon SX530 HS and Ricoh WG-5 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the WG-5 GPS (16MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was revealed very close to the WG-5 GPS so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX530 HS matches up versus the WG-5 GPS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS & Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX530 HS Gallery & Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX530 HS provides outside dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 442 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") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX530 HS and Ricoh WG-5 GPS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SX530 HS and the WG-5 GPS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX530 HS and WG-5 GPS is 69 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The graphic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX530 HS and WG-5 GPS.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of images although you may want to consider the age of the products into consideration.