Clicky

Fujifilm S8200 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
42
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8200 front
 
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42

Fujifilm S8200 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Key Specs

Fujifilm S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Replaced the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Successor is Ricoh WG-6
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's Dominance

Fujifilm S8200 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm S8200 versus Ricoh WG-5 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) and the WG-5 GPS (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsApp

The Fujifilm S8200 was manufactured 3 years before the WG-5 GPS and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm S8200 grades vs the WG-5 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth Filming
	
	

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8200 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 Fujifilm S8200 WG-5 GPS 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Fujifilm S8200

 WG-5 GPS Fujifilm S8200 
RevealedFebruary 2015January 2013More recent by 25 months

Common features in the Fujifilm S8200 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 Fujifilm S8200 WG-5 GPS 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Fujifilm S8200 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8200 comes with external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has measurements of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm S8200 versus Ricoh WG-5 GPS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S8200 and the WG-5 GPS.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8200 and WG-5 GPS is 61 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The visual below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8200 and WG-5 GPS.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos however you have to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The older Fujifilm S8200 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8200 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durability

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
40
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
41
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks Suggest

Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Street photography highlights
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Street photography highlights
41
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (670 grams)
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than average (236g)
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%

Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Sports photography camera
50
excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (240 per charge)
no phase detect AF
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or M

Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Travel photography camera
52
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (960mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (670 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
69
environment proof
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery life (240 shots)
heavier than average (236g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI Legislation

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Landscape photography advice
47
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
54
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery life (240 shots)
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To Cameras

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Vlogging advice
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (670g)
34
decently wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing mic support
heavier than average (236g)
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuit

Fujifilm S8200 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8200 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
 Fujifilm FinePix S8200Ricoh WG-5 GPS
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8200 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2013-01-07 2015-02-10
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dots -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 14.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 10.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options - 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
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 gr (1.48 lbs) 236 gr (0.52 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 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
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $450 $500