Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Canon G9 X II side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Ricoh WG-5 GPS has external dimensions of 125 x 65 x 32 mm (4.92 x 2.56 x 1.26″) and weighs 236 g (0.52 lb / 8.32 oz) (including batteries). Canon G9 X II has external dimensions of 98 x 58 x 31 mm (3.86 x 2.28 x 1.22″) and weighs 206 g (0.45 lb / 7.27 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and the Canon G9 X II. Canon G9 X II is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 27mm narrower, 7mm shorter and 1mm thinner than Ricoh WG-5 GPS.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Canon G9 X II.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Canon G9 X II.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Canon G9 X II is 30g lighter than the Ricoh WG-5 GPS but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
Weather Sealing
Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the WG-5 GPS, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the G9 X II.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Canon G9 X II's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.