Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Here is a extensive comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the WG-5 GPS (16MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and WG-5 GPS (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was revealed 3 years earlier than the WG-5 GPS and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR scores vs the WG-5 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR and Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery and Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR features physical dimensions of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") along with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has specifications of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR compared to the WG-5 GPS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and WG-5 GPS is 54 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The graphic here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and WG-5 GPS.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical megapixels but different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR features the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler. The older Fujifilm HS50 EXR will be behind with regard to sensor tech.