Fujifilm X-T2 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Lets look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm X-T2 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T2 (APS-C) and WG-5 GPS (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-T2 was revealed 18 months after the WG-5 GPS which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-T2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm X-T2 grades against the WG-5 GPS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-T2 & Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-T2 Gallery & Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T2 offers exterior dimensions of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has dimensions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 vs the WG-5 GPS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T2 and WG-5 GPS is 76 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The picture underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T2 and WG-5 GPS.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T2 with its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T2 will give you extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-T2 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.