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Fujifilm XP70 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
 
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42

Fujifilm XP70 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Key Specs

Fujifilm XP70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm XP60
  • New Model is Fujifilm XP80
Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Succeeded the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Successor is Ricoh WG-6
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm XP70 versus Ricoh WG-5 GPS, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and the WG-5 GPS (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP70 was brought out 13 months prior to the WG-5 GPS which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm XP70 scores against the WG-5 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 Fujifilm XP70 WG-5 GPS 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Fujifilm XP70

 WG-5 GPS Fujifilm XP70 
IntroducedFebruary 2015January 2014Newer by 13 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 Fujifilm XP70 WG-5 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP70 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP70 provides external dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has proportions 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 XP70 versus Ricoh WG-5 GPS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 and the WG-5 GPS.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP70 and WG-5 GPS is 93 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP70 and WG-5 GPS.

All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs however you will need to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm XP70 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP70 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
41
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
has face detect focusing
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Street photography factors
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than others in class (236 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sports photography highlights
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (210 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (240 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP70
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
65
environment proofing
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
69
weather sealing
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
low battery power (240 per charge)
heavier than others in class (236 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Landscape photography information
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Landscape photography information
40
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
54
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery power (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Vlogging advice
34
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no external microphone support
34
fairly wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have mic support
heavier than others in class (236 grams)
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP70 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
 Fujifilm FinePix XP70Ricoh WG-5 GPS
General Information
Company FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2014-01-06 2015-02-10
Physical type 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 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
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 9cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 14.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 10.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179 grams (0.39 pounds) 236 grams (0.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 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 210 images 240 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45S D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $199 $500