Canon 5DS vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications

Leave Feedback

35mm 864.0mm²
50.6 megapixels
ISO 100 - 6400

Go in depth with our full Canon 5DS Review.
See real-world photos taken with the 5DS.

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.0 megapixels
28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Ricoh WG-50 Review.

Detailed specifications
Canon EOS 5DS
Ricoh WG-50

Links
Prices:	Compare Prices	Compare Prices
Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:		Ricoh WG-30 WG-30 vs WG-50
Successor:
General
Model Number:	5DS	WG-50
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Pro SLR	Compact
Currently Manufactured:	Yes	Yes
Retail Price:	$3699.00	$279.95
Street Price:	$1,549.00	$232.95
Date Available:	2015-06-15	2017-06-30
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	33.4 oz (946 g) includes batteries	6.8 oz (193 g) includes batteries
Size:	6.0 x 4.6 x 3.0 in. (152 x 116 x 76 mm)	4.8 x 2.4 x 1.2 in. (123 x 62 x 30 mm)
Waterproof:	No	Yes
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	46.00 feet (14 meters)

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Canon
Effective Megapixels:	50.6	16.0
Sensor Format:	35mm	1/2.3 inch
Sensor size:	864mm² (36.00mm x 24.00mm)	28.0735mm² (6.17mm x 4.55mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	4.14 microns	1.34 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.0x	n/a
Aspect Ratio:	3:2	4:3
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed	None
Self-Cleaning:	Yes	No
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:	87
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	24.7
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	12.4
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	2,381
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	8688 x 5792 (50.3 MP, 3:2), 7680 x 5120 (39.3 MP, 3:2), 5760 x 3840 (22.1 MP, 3:2), 4320 x 2880 (12.4 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1280 (2.5 MP, 3:2), 720 x 480 (0.3 MP, 3:2), 6480 x 4320 (28.0 MP, 3:2), 4320 x 2880 (12.4 MP, 3:2), 8688 x 4888 (42.5 MP, 16:9), 7680 x 4320 (33.2 MP, 16:9), 5760 x 3240 (18.7 MP, 16:9), 4320 x 2432 (10.5 MP, 16:9), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 720 x 408 (0.3 MP, Other), 7712 x 5792 (44.7 MP, 4:3), 6816 x 5120 (34.9 MP, 4:3), 5120 x 3480 (17.8 MP, Other), 3840 x 2880 (11.1 MP, 4:3), 1712 x 1280 (2.2 MP, Other), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 5792 x 5792 (33.5 MP, 1:1), 5120 x 5120 (26.2 MP, 1:1), 3840 x 3840 (14.7 MP, 1:1), 2880 x 2880 (8.3 MP, 1:1)	4608 x 3456 (15.9 MP, 4:3), 3456 x 3456 (11.9 MP, 1:1), 4608 x 2592 (11.9 MP, 16:9), 3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3), 3072 x 1728 (5.3 MP, 16:9), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 2592 x 1464 (3.8 MP, Other), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF v2.3), RAW, M-RAW (28MP), S-RAW (12.4MP); 14-bit CR2	JPEG (EXIF 2.3)
Continuous-mode frames/second:	4.8	1.1
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (60p/50p) 640x480 (30p/25p)	1920x1080 (30p) 1280x720 (60p/30p) 1280x720 (120p)
Movie File Format:	.MOV (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264), ALL-I and IPB modes	MP4 (AVC/H.264 video with 32KHz 16-bit PCM audio)
Composite Video Out:	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:		n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Canon EF	n/a
Lens:	n/a	Ricoh zoom lens; 11 elements in 9 groups, 5 aspherical elements, protective cover with SP coating
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):		28 - 140mm
Focal Length (actual):		5 - 25mm
Zoom Ratio:		5.00x
Aperture Range:		f/3.5 - 4.2 (wide) / f/5.5 - 6.6 (tele)
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:		50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:		1 - 30 cm 0.4 - 11.8 in
Filter Thread:	n/a	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No	No
Digital Zoom:	Yes	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	1.3x and 1.6x crop modes	Up to 7.2x; Intelligent Zoom up to 36x total at VGA
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Phase Detect : 61-point (up to 41 cross-type points); One to five cross-type AF points at f/2.8, 10 to 20 cross-type AF points at f/4, and 15 to 21 cross-type AF points at f/5.6; iTR AF	Contrast Detection: 9-point AF, Spot AF, Auto tracking AF; Infinity-landscape, Pan Focus, Manual Focus
Auto Focus Assist Light?	No	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	Optical / LCD	No / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	SLR type; fixed eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.71x magnification, 21mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter, fixed focusing screen, on demand grid
Focus Peaking:	No	No
EVF Resolution:	n/a	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):	0.71x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	0.71x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes	No
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.2	2.7
Rear Display Resolution:	1,044,000 dots (348,000 px)	230,000 dots
Touchscreen:	No	No
Articulating Screen:	No	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	No
Selfie Screen:	No	No
Max Playback Zoom:	10.0x	10.0x
Top Deck Display:	Yes	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	6400	6400
Minimum ISO (native):	100	125
ISO Settings:	Auto, 100-6400 in 1/3 or 1 EV steps, expandable to 50 (L), 12800 (H1)	Auto (125-6400, adjustable), 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Color Temperature	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten light, Fluorescent light (D:Daylight Color, N:Daylight White, W:White Light), Manual
Shutter Speed Range:	1/8000 - 30 sec	1/4000 - 4 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	No
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	150K-pixel RGB+IR metering sensor, 252-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial, Spot	Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	No
Shutter Priority:	Yes	No
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	No
Creative Exposure Modes:	n/a	HDR, Handheld Night Snap, Movie, High Speed Movie, Digital Microscope, Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Underwater, Underwater Movie, Interval Shooting, Interval Movie, Surf & Snow, Kids, Pet, Sport, Night Scene, Night Scene Portrait, Fireworks, Food, Digital SR and Report
Self Timer:	2, 10 seconds	2 or 10 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):	Yes
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	No	Yes
Flash Modes:	n/a	Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Auto + Redeye, On + Redeye
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a	n/a
Flash Range Description:	n/a	ISO Auto: Wide:approx. 0.2 - 5.5m / 0.66 - 18 ft., Tele:approx. 0.2 - 3.5m / 0.66 - 11 ft.
Max Flash Sync:	1/200
Flash Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Hot Shoe, PC Sync	n/a
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:		No
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	CF1 / SD / SDHC / SDXC	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:	UHS-I
Other Memory:	UHS-I/UDMA compliant
Dual Card Slots:	Yes	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	No
Uncompressed Format:	RAW, M-RAW (28MP), S-RAW (12.4MP); 14-bit CR2
Movie File Format:	.MOV (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264), ALL-I and IPB modes	MP4 (AVC/H.264 video with 32KHz 16-bit PCM audio)
Included Memory:	No memory included	68.0 MB
Included Memory Type:		Internal
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	No
NFC:	No	No
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	Yes	No
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:	USB 3.0 Super Speed	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes	No
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional Wired or Wireless	Optional IR Remote Control E
Connections (extended):	Mini HDMI (Type C), Remote Jack, Stereo Mic Jack, PC-Sync Terminal	Micro-B USB 2.0, Micro (Type D) HDMI

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	<0.3
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):	<0.3
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	4.8	1.1
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	28	69
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	4.9
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):	15
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	4.9
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):	11
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.27 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):	0.092 seconds
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.189 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.057 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):
Startup Time:	0.5 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	0.3 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	220 shots	300 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):	700 shots
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary LP-E6N/LP-E6	Proprietary D-LI92
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion Rechargeable or optional battery grip	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary LP-E6N Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary D-LI92 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:	Yes	No
Internal Charging Supported:	No	No
Software
Included Software:	Canon EOS Digital Solution Disc
OS Compatibility:
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	New 50.6-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor, Dual DIGIC 6 image processors, EOS iTR AF, 150,000-pixel RGB+IR 252-zone metering, "Fine Detail" Picture Style, 30.5MP 1.3x crop mode and 19.6MP 1.6x crop mode, Full HD 30p video.	Waterproof to 14m, shockproof to 1.6m, freezeproof down to -10C and crushproof to 100kgf. Available in black or orange.