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Fujifilm XP200 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix XP200 front
 
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42

Fujifilm XP200 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Key Specs

Fujifilm XP200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 232g - 116 x 71 x 30mm
  • Launched March 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
  • Launched February 2015
  • Replaced the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Later Model is Ricoh WG-6
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Fujifilm XP200 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm XP200 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS, both Waterproof cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP200 (16MP) and the WG-5 GPS (16MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP200 was introduced 23 months earlier than the WG-5 GPS making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm XP200 matches up versus the WG-5 GPS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP200 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 Fujifilm XP200 WG-5 GPS 
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Fujifilm XP200

 WG-5 GPS Fujifilm XP200 
LaunchedFebruary 2015March 2013Fresher by 23 months
Focus manually Very precise focus

Common features in the Fujifilm XP200 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 Fujifilm XP200 WG-5 GPS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP200 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP200 provides exterior measurements of 116mm x 71mm x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has sizing of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm XP200 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XP200 vs the WG-5 GPS.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP200 and WG-5 GPS is 90 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP200 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP200 and WG-5 GPS.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photos but you will need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The older Fujifilm XP200 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP200 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP200 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP200
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
41
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
features face detect focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Street photography info
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Street photography info
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than others in class (236 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP200
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (240 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Travel photography information
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Travel photography information
66
weather sealing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
environment sealing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery (240 shots)
heavier than others in class (236 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP200
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
45
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
54
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Vlogging factors
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no microphone jack
34
quite wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of mic jack
heavier than others in class (236g)
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Fujifilm XP200 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP200 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
 Fujifilm FinePix XP200Ricoh WG-5 GPS
General Information
Company FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP200 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2013-03-22 2015-02-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 14.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 10.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 232g (0.51 lb) 236g (0.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 71 x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") 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 300 shots 240 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, delay, Group Timer) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $250 $500