Canon SX540 HS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon SX540 HS versus Ricoh WG-5 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and WG-5 GPS (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX540 HS was announced 11 months after the WG-5 GPS so they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX540 HS grades versus the WG-5 GPS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS & Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX540 HS Gallery & Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX540 HS has got external dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has sizing of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX540 HS versus Ricoh WG-5 GPS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SX540 HS compared to the WG-5 GPS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX540 HS and WG-5 GPS is 69 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX540 HS and WG-5 GPS.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX540 HS to offer you extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer SX540 HS is going to have an edge in sensor technology.