Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX730 HS versus Ricoh WG-5 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and WG-5 GPS (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was unveiled 2 years after the WG-5 GPS which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX730 HS matches up versus the WG-5 GPS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS and Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX730 HS Gallery and Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX730 HS enjoys exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has specifications of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check the Canon SX730 HS versus Ricoh WG-5 GPS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SX730 HS vs the WG-5 GPS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX730 HS and WG-5 GPS is 88 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The picture below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX730 HS and WG-5 GPS.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon SX730 HS to offer extra detail having an extra 4.3MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The newer SX730 HS will have an advantage in sensor tech.