Fujifilm XP200 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Below is a in-depth review of the Fujifilm XP200 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS, both Waterproof cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP200 (16MP) and the WG-4 GPS (16MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP200 was introduced 10 months before the WG-4 GPS which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm XP200 matches up versus the WG-4 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix XP200 & Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm XP200 Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP200 has exterior dimensions of 116mm x 71mm x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm XP200 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm XP200 and the WG-4 GPS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP200 and WG-4 GPS is 90 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The photograph below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP200 and WG-4 GPS.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of images but you really should take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older Fujifilm XP200 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.