Clicky

FujiFilm JV100 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 front
 
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

FujiFilm JV100 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Key Specs

FujiFilm JV100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix JV105
Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Older Model is Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Renewed by Ricoh WG-6
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

FujiFilm JV100 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the FujiFilm JV100 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the JV100 (12MP) and WG-5 GPS (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

The JV100 was brought out 6 years prior to the WG-5 GPS and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the JV100 grades against the WG-5 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 JV100 WG-5 GPS 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the FujiFilm JV100

 WG-5 GPS JV100 
RevealedFebruary 2015February 2010Fresher by 61 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JV100 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 JV100 WG-5 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

FujiFilm JV100 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JV100 offers outside measurements of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has dimensions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm JV100 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the JV100 compared to the WG-5 GPS.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JV100 and WG-5 GPS is 96 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The graphic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the JV100 and WG-5 GPS.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to provide extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The older JV100 will be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV100 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JV100
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
41
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Street Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Street photography highlights
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Street photography highlights
55
lighter than competitors in class (126g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than average (236 grams)
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Sports photography camera
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competitors in class (126g)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
69
environment sealing
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
heavier than average (236 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Landscape photography advice
23
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
54
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
34
really wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than average (236 grams)
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

FujiFilm JV100 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV100 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
 FujiFilm FinePix JV100Ricoh WG-5 GPS
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Ricoh
Model FujiFilm FinePix JV100 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Alternate name FinePix JV105 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-02-02 2015-02-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-111mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 14.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 10.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 grams (0.28 lb) 236 grams (0.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $99 $500