Fujifilm XP130 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Its time to look much closer at the Fujifilm XP130 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS, both Waterproof cameras by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP130 (16MP) and the WG-4 GPS (16MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP130 was unveiled 4 years after the WG-4 GPS which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm XP130 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm XP130 scores vs the WG-4 GPS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix XP130 & Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP130 Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP130 enjoys exterior dimensions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") along with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has proportions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

See the Fujifilm XP130 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XP130 compared to the WG-4 GPS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP130 and WG-4 GPS is 91 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP130 and WG-4 GPS.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of files although you will need to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent Fujifilm XP130 should have a benefit in sensor technology.