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Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX2 front
 
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42

Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Key Specs

Ricoh CX2
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Revealed August 2009
Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(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
  • Launched February 2015
  • Old Model is Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Renewed by Ricoh WG-6
Photography Glossary

Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Overview

Below, we are comparing the Ricoh CX2 versus Ricoh WG-5 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and both are sold by Ricoh. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and WG-5 GPS (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The CX2 was unveiled 6 years before the WG-5 GPS which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the CX2 matches up vs the WG-5 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 CX2 WG-5 GPS 
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Ricoh CX2

 WG-5 GPS CX2 
LaunchedFebruary 2015August 2009More modern by 66 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 CX2 WG-5 GPS 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX2 has outside dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has measurements of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the CX2 and the WG-5 GPS.

Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX2 and WG-5 GPS is 93 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The picture here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the CX2 and WG-5 GPS.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to offer you extra detail having an extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged CX2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Portrait photography details
25
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
41
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh CX2
Street photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (185g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than average in class (236 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sports photography details
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
environment proof
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (240 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX2 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than average (185g)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
environment proof
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery (240 CIPA)
heavier than average in class (236g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Landscape photography info
42
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
54
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
environment proof
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Vlogging highlights
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (185 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic support
34
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have mic socket
heavier than average in class (236 grams)
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Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX2 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
 Ricoh CX2Ricoh WG-5 GPS
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Ricoh
Model Ricoh CX2 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2009-08-20 2015-02-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3456 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 14.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m (ISO 400) 10.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
AEB
White balance 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185g (0.41 lbs) 236g (0.52 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model DB-70 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $341 $500