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Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
47
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Key Specs

Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Older Model is Canon SX600 HS
Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Previous Model is Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Replacement is Ricoh WG-6
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Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Canon SX610 HS versus Ricoh WG-5 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and WG-5 GPS (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was revealed within a month of the WG-5 GPS which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX610 HS grades versus the WG-5 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 SX610 HS WG-5 GPS 
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Canon SX610 HS

 WG-5 GPS SX610 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 SX610 HS WG-5 GPS 
IntroducedJanuary 2015February 2015Same age
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX610 HS enjoys exterior measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has proportions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX610 HS versus Ricoh WG-5 GPS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the SX610 HS vs the WG-5 GPS.

Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX610 HS and WG-5 GPS is 93 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX610 HS and WG-5 GPS.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX610 HS to result in more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Portrait photography details
44
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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manual focus
good MP (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Street photography advice
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Street photography advice
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (191 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (236g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX610 HS
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
44
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (270 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Travel photography highlights
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than competitors (191 grams)
good MP (20MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (270 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
69
weather proofing
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
heavier than competitors in class (236 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX610 HS
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
48
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery power (270 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
54
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Vlogging information
35
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (191g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
34
fairly wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have mic port
heavier than competitors in class (236 grams)
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Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSRicoh WG-5 GPS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2015-01-06 2015-02-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.5 frames/s 14.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 10.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 191 grams (0.42 lb) 236 grams (0.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 270 images 240 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $214 $500