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Fujifilm X30 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52
Fujifilm X30 front
 
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42

Fujifilm X30 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Key Specs

Fujifilm X30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
  • Released August 2014
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X20
Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Old Model is Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Successor is Ricoh WG-6
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Fujifilm X30 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Fujifilm X30 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and WG-5 GPS (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X30 was revealed 5 months prior to the WG-5 GPS and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X30 scores against the WG-5 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 Fujifilm X30 WG-5 GPS 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Fujifilm X30

 WG-5 GPS Fujifilm X30 

Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 Fujifilm X30 WG-5 GPS 
AnnouncedAugust 2014February 2015Same age
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Fujifilm X30 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X30 has got outer measurements of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has dimensions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X30 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X30 compared to the WG-5 GPS.

Fujifilm X30 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X30 and WG-5 GPS is 80 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm X30 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The image below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X30 and WG-5 GPS.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X30 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS will result in more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively.

Fujifilm X30 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X30 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X30 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
47
focusing manually
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
41
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X30
Street photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
64
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor size is very small (2/3")
heavier than competition in class (423g)
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than others (236g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Sports photography features
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sports photography features
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery life (470 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (240 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X30
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
62
better than average battery life (470 per charge)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition in class (423 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
weather sealing
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery (240 CIPA)
heavier than others (236 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X30 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
58
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (470 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
54
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X30 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Vlogging camera
34
decently wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic port
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (423 grams)
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than others (236g)
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Fujifilm X30 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X30 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
 Fujifilm X30Ricoh WG-5 GPS
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm X30 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2014-08-26 2015-02-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.65x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps 14.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 10.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 423 grams (0.93 lbs) 236 grams (0.52 lbs)
Physical dimensions 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 470 images 240 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-95 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $499 $500