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FujiFilm XP10 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix XP10 front
 
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42

FujiFilm XP10 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Key Specs

FujiFilm XP10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 135g - 96 x 64 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix XP11
  • Updated by Fujifilm XP30
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
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Previous Model is Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Later Model is Ricoh WG-6
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Overview

The following is a extended review of the FujiFilm XP10 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS, both Waterproof cameras by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the XP10 (12MP) and WG-5 GPS (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The XP10 was released 6 years prior to the WG-5 GPS which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the XP10 matches up vs the WG-5 GPS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm XP10 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 XP10 WG-5 GPS 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the FujiFilm XP10

 WG-5 GPS XP10 
IntroducedFebruary 2015February 2010Newer by 61 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm XP10 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 XP10 WG-5 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

FujiFilm XP10 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm XP10 comes with outside dimensions of 96mm x 64mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has specifications of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm XP10 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the XP10 against the WG-5 GPS.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the XP10 and WG-5 GPS is 95 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the XP10 and WG-5 GPS.

As you can tell, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged XP10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS sensor size comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm XP10 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
41
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Street photography camera
60
weather sealing
lighter than average (135g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition (236g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Sports photography camera
30
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Travel photography camera
60
lighter than average (135 grams)
weather sealing
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
69
environment proof
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
heavier than competition (236 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Landscape photography info
27
weather sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
54
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Vlogging advice
25
lighter than average (135g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
34
relatively wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of mic port
heavier than competition (236g)
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm XP10 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
 FujiFilm FinePix XP10Ricoh WG-5 GPS
General Information
Make FujiFilm Ricoh
Model FujiFilm FinePix XP10 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Also Known as FinePix XP11 -
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 9cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 14.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 10.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 135g (0.30 lb) 236g (0.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 64 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 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 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $175 $500