Fujifilm XP50 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Lets look closer at the Fujifilm XP50 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS, both Waterproof cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and the WG-5 GPS (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP50 was revealed 4 years before the WG-5 GPS which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm XP50 matches up against the WG-5 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix XP50 & Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm XP50 Gallery & Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP50 has got physical dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has measurements of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm XP50 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 against the WG-5 GPS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP50 and WG-5 GPS is 93 and 90 respectively.

Often, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP50 and WG-5 GPS.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm XP50 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.