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Fujifilm X100V vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Portability
79
Imaging
71
Features
75
Overall
72
Fujifilm X100V front
 
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Fujifilm X100V vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs

Fujifilm X100V
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 478g - 128 x 75 x 53mm
  • Released February 2020
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X100F
Ricoh WG-4 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
  • 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Updated by Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Fujifilm X100V vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm X100V vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X100V (26MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the Fujifilm X100V (APS-C) and WG-4 GPS (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X100V was brought out 6 years later than the WG-4 GPS and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X100V being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm X100V matches up versus the WG-4 GPS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100V over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 Fujifilm X100V WG-4 GPS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2020February 2014More recent by 73 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1620k460kCrisper screen (+1160k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Fujifilm X100V

 WG-4 GPS Fujifilm X100V 

Common features in the Fujifilm X100V and Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 Fujifilm X100V WG-4 GPS 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm X100V vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X100V enjoys external measurements of 128mm x 75mm x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") with a weight of 478 grams (1.05 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X100V vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X100V compared to the WG-4 GPS.

Fujifilm X100V vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X100V and WG-4 GPS is 79 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm X100V vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100V vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching specs. The visual below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X100V and WG-4 GPS.

All in all, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X100V due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X100V will result in more detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X100V is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X100V vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100V vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100V vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography highlights
82
has manual focus
megapixel count excellent (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
41
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Street photography details
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography details
74
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
includes touch focus
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (478 grams)
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition in class (235g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Sports photography factors
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography factors
74
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
megapixel count excellent (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking focus
weather proof
great battery (420 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
focal length is fixed (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
max fps low (2.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (240 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Travel photography highlights
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography highlights
76
great battery (420 shots)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
includes touch focus
megapixel count excellent (26MP)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competitors in class (478 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
69
weather sealing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery life (240 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (235 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X100V
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
73
has manual focus
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count excellent (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no low pass filter
saves RAW formats
weather proof
great battery (420 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
54
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery life (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Vlogging factors
35
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is touchscreen
has face detect focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has mic jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (478 grams)
34
quite wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competition in class (235g)
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Fujifilm X100V vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100V and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 Fujifilm X100VRicoh WG-4 GPS
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm X100V Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Class Large Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2020-02-04 2014-02-05
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X-Processor Pro 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 6240 x 4160 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 125
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 425 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,620 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.52x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Standard, Slow Sync, Manual, Commander, off Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 478 gr (1.05 lbs) 235 gr (0.52 lbs)
Dimensions 128 x 75 x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 420 shots 240 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $1,399 $210