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Fujifilm JV150 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Fujifilm FinePix JV150 front
 
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42

Fujifilm JV150 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Key Specs

Fujifilm JV150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
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
  • Released February 2015
  • Earlier Model is Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Renewed by Ricoh WG-6
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Fujifilm JV150 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Overview

Below is a thorough assessment of the Fujifilm JV150 versus Ricoh WG-5 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JV150 (14MP) and the WG-5 GPS (16MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JV150 was launched 6 years earlier than the WG-5 GPS and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm JV150 scores versus the WG-5 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JV150 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 Fujifilm JV150 WG-5 GPS 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Fujifilm JV150

 WG-5 GPS Fujifilm JV150 
ReleasedFebruary 2015February 2010More recent by 61 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JV150 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 Fujifilm JV150 WG-5 GPS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Fujifilm JV150 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm JV150 offers exterior dimensions of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has specifications of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm JV150 versus Ricoh WG-5 GPS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm JV150 versus the WG-5 GPS.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JV150 and WG-5 GPS is 96 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JV150 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JV150 and WG-5 GPS.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JV150 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JV150 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JV150 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Portrait photography details
28
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
41
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than competitors in class (126g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (236g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sports photography highlights
28
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (240 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competitors in class (126g)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
weather sealing
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
low battery pack (240 per charge)
more heavy than competition in class (236g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm JV150
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
54
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery pack (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (236g)
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Fujifilm JV150 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JV150 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
 Fujifilm FinePix JV150Ricoh WG-5 GPS
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix JV150 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-02-02 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-111mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 14.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 10.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 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 126g (0.28 pounds) 236g (0.52 pounds)
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 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $0 $500