Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Below, we will be contrasting the Canon SX740 HS and Ricoh WG-5 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and WG-5 GPS (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was introduced 3 years later than the WG-5 GPS and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX740 HS grades against the WG-5 GPS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX740 HS Gallery and Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX740 HS comes with physical dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has sizing of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

See the Canon SX740 HS and Ricoh WG-5 GPS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX740 HS and the WG-5 GPS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX740 HS and WG-5 GPS is 88 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX740 HS and WG-5 GPS.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX740 HS to give you extra detail using its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent SX740 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.