Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh WG-4

On this page, we will be matching up the Ricoh CX5 and Ricoh WG-4, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are designed by Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and WG-4 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The CX5 was manufactured 3 years prior to the WG-4 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the CX5 matches up against the WG-4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX5 & Ricoh WG-4. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh CX5 Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh CX5 provides exterior measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the CX5 vs the WG-4.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX5 and WG-4 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The image below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the CX5 and WG-4.

Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Ricoh WG-4 to offer more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged CX5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.