Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Below is a detailed assessment of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (10MP) and WG-5 GPS (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 was launched 6 years before the WG-5 GPS and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 grades vs the WG-5 GPS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Gallery and Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 enjoys exterior dimensions of 124mm x 68mm x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") and a weight of 260 grams (0.57 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has dimensions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 versus the WG-5 GPS.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and WG-5 GPS is 90 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The visual here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and WG-5 GPS.

All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Real 3D W1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.