FujiFilm AV200 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Below, we are contrasting the FujiFilm AV200 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the AV200 (14MP) and the WG-5 GPS (16MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AV200 was announced 5 years before the WG-5 GPS and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the AV200 matches up versus the WG-5 GPS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix AV200 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm AV200 Gallery and Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm AV200 features outer measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and 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).

See the FujiFilm AV200 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the AV200 compared to the WG-5 GPS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AV200 and WG-5 GPS is 94 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the AV200 and WG-5 GPS.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to give more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older AV200 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.