FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Below, we will be comparing the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and WG-5 GPS (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S2500HD was unveiled 5 years earlier than the WG-5 GPS which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S2500HD grades versus the WG-5 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD and Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery and Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2500HD has outer dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has dimensions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the S2500HD versus the WG-5 GPS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S2500HD and WG-5 GPS is 78 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The image below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S2500HD and WG-5 GPS.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to offer more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged S2500HD is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.