Fujifilm XP200 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix XP200 & Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP200 Gallery & Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.