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Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Key Specs

Fujifilm T550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2013
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
  • Old Model is Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Later Model is Ricoh WG-6
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Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Fujifilm T550 versus Ricoh WG-5 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the WG-5 GPS (16MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was revealed 3 years earlier than the WG-5 GPS which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm T550 grades versus the WG-5 GPS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 Fujifilm T550 WG-5 GPS 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Fujifilm T550

 WG-5 GPS Fujifilm T550 
ReleasedFebruary 2015January 2013More modern by 25 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 Fujifilm T550 WG-5 GPS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm T550 has external measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst 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).

Analyze the Fujifilm T550 versus Ricoh WG-5 GPS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm T550 and the WG-5 GPS.

Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T550 and WG-5 GPS is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The image here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm T550 and WG-5 GPS.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of pictures although you will want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm T550 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Portrait photography factors
34
MP count good (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
41
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Street photography features
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Street photography features
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (236g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sports photography details
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Travel photography advice
75
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
69
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery power (240 shots)
heavier than competitors in class (236 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Landscape photography info
47
quite wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
54
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Vlogging highlights
35
quite wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (136g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
34
rather wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (236 grams)
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Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Ricoh WG-5 GPS
General Information
Make FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T550 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2013-01-07 2015-02-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 14.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 10.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136 grams (0.30 lbs) 236 grams (0.52 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $160 $500