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Fujifilm A150 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix A150 front
 
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm A150 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Key Specs

Fujifilm A150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2009
Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Replaced the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Replacement is Ricoh WG-6
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm A150 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Fujifilm A150 versus Ricoh WG-5 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm A150 (10MP) and WG-5 GPS (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A150 was brought out 7 years before the WG-5 GPS and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm A150 scores vs the WG-5 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A150 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 Fujifilm A150 WG-5 GPS 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Fujifilm A150

 WG-5 GPS Fujifilm A150 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015February 2009Fresher by 73 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm A150 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 Fujifilm A150 WG-5 GPS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Fujifilm A150 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm A150 provides external measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has sizing of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm A150 versus Ricoh WG-5 GPS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm A150 versus the WG-5 GPS.

Fujifilm A150 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A150 and WG-5 GPS is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm A150 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A150 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The visual here should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A150 and WG-5 GPS.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to provide greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The older Fujifilm A150 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm A150 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A150 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A150 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A150 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
41
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm A150
Street photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
54
lighter than competitors in class (130g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than others in class (236g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm A150
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
weather proof
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (240 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Travel photography highlights
55
lighter than competitors in class (130g)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
weather proof
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
more heavy than others in class (236 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm A150
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
26
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
54
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Vlogging advice
25
lighter than competitors in class (130 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
34
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (236g)
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Fujifilm A150 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A150 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
 Fujifilm FinePix A150Ricoh WG-5 GPS
General Information
Make FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix A150 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-02-04 2015-02-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 14.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m 10.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash 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 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lbs) 236 grams (0.52 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $130 $500