Nikon A1000 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Lets look closer at the Nikon A1000 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the A1000 (16MP) and the WG-5 GPS (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was revealed 3 years after the WG-5 GPS which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the A1000 grades versus the WG-5 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix A1000 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The full galleries are provided at Nikon A1000 Gallery and Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon A1000 enjoys external dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has dimensions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check the Nikon A1000 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the A1000 and the WG-5 GPS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1000 and WG-5 GPS is 86 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A1000 and WG-5 GPS.

As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP so you should expect similar quality of files although you should really take the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher A1000 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.