Canon XC10 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Canon XC10 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 20000
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-241mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 1040g - 125 x 102 x 122mm
- Revealed April 2015
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
- Announced February 2015
- Older Model is Ricoh WG-4 GPS
- Replacement is Ricoh WG-6
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On this page, we are analyzing the Canon XC10 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the XC10 (12MP) and WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the XC10 (1") and WG-5 GPS (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.
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Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the XC10 matches up versus the WG-5 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Canon XC10 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
| XC10 | WG-5 GPS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Canon XC10
| WG-5 GPS | XC10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 1k | Clearer display (+459k dot) |
Common features in the Canon XC10 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
| XC10 | WG-5 GPS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | April 2015 |  | February 2015 | Similar age |
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen |
Canon XC10 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon XC10 enjoys exterior dimensions of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") having a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has specifications of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).
Examine the Canon XC10 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the XC10 compared to the WG-5 GPS.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XC10 and WG-5 GPS is 54 and 90 respectively.
Canon XC10 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the XC10 and WG-5 GPS.
Plainly, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The XC10 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS will give you greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively.
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Canon XC10 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications
| Canon XC10 | Ricoh WG-5 GPS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Ricoh |
| Model | Canon XC10 | Ricoh WG-5 GPS |
| Class | Large Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Revealed | 2015-04-08 | 2015-02-10 |
| Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | DIGIC DV5 | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 12.8 x 9.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 122.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 20000 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 160 | 125 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-241mm (10.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/2.0-4.9 |
| Macro focus range | 8cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 1k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 3.8 frames/s | 14.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | 10.40 m (at Auto ISO) |
| Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 4K UHD 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (120p, 100p) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) |
| Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | XF-AVC, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 1040 grams (2.29 lb) | 236 grams (0.52 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 125 x 102 x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") | 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 240 pictures |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LP-E6N | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | CFast, SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $1,599 | $500 |