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Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31
Ricoh CX1 front
 
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42

Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Key Specs

Ricoh CX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2009
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
  • Released February 2015
  • Replaced the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • New Model is Ricoh WG-6
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Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Ricoh CX1 versus Ricoh WG-5 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both designed by Ricoh. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and WG-5 GPS (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The CX1 was revealed 7 years prior to the WG-5 GPS and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the CX1 grades versus the WG-5 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 CX1 WG-5 GPS 
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Ricoh CX1

 WG-5 GPS CX1 
ReleasedFebruary 2015February 2009Fresher by 72 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 CX1 WG-5 GPS 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX1 has exterior measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has measurements of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh CX1 versus Ricoh WG-5 GPS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the CX1 vs the WG-5 GPS.

Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX1 and WG-5 GPS is 93 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the CX1 and WG-5 GPS.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to deliver greater detail because of its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older CX1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Portrait photography details
25
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low MP (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
41
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh CX1
Street photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than average in class (236g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX1 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Sports photography camera
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low MP (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (240 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Travel photography factors
59
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
low MP (9 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
environment sealing
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
low battery pack (240 CIPA)
heavier than average in class (236 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography details
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Landscape photography details
42
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
low MP (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
54
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery pack (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX1 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Vlogging camera
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
heavier than average in class (236g)
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Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX1 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
 Ricoh CX1Ricoh WG-5 GPS
General Information
Make Ricoh Ricoh
Model type Ricoh CX1 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-02-19 2015-02-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3456 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.2 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 14.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 10.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 180 gr (0.40 lb) 236 gr (0.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 - 240 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-70 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $299 $500