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Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX370 front
 
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Key Specs

Fujifilm JX370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 124g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Launched August 2011
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
  • Earlier Model is Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Replacement is Ricoh WG-6
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Fujifilm JX370 versus Ricoh WG-5 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) and the WG-5 GPS (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm JX370 was revealed 4 years earlier than the WG-5 GPS and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm JX370 scores vs the WG-5 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX370 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 Fujifilm JX370 WG-5 GPS 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Fujifilm JX370

 WG-5 GPS Fujifilm JX370 
IntroducedFebruary 2015August 2011More recent by 42 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX370 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 Fujifilm JX370 WG-5 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX370 comes with outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has measurements of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm JX370 versus Ricoh WG-5 GPS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm JX370 vs the WG-5 GPS.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX370 and WG-5 GPS is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The photograph below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX370 and WG-5 GPS.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to result in greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JX370 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Portrait photography factors
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
41
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detect focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Street photography factors
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Street photography factors
55
lighter than competition (124g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition (236 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JX370
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
31
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (190 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (240 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JX370
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
65
lighter than competition (124 grams)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (190 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
69
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
low battery power (240 CIPA)
more heavy than competition (236 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Landscape photography highlights
32
really wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery pack (190 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
54
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
weather proofing
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery power (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Vlogging highlights
28
really wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (124 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
34
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone socket
more heavy than competition (236g)
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX370 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
 Fujifilm FinePix JX370Ricoh WG-5 GPS
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX370 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2011-08-11 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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-6.2 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 sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1800s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 14.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 10.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file 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 124 gr (0.27 lbs) 236 gr (0.52 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 190 shots 240 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $159 $500