Fujifilm X30 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Fujifilm X30 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Fujifilm X20
(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
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.
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe 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.
Fujifilm X30 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X30 & Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm X30 Gallery & Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Fujifilm X30 | WG-5 GPS | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 920k | 460k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Fujifilm X30
WG-5 GPS | Fujifilm X30 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Fujifilm X30 | WG-5 GPS | |||
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Announced | August 2014 | February 2015 | Same age | |
Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm X30 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications
Fujifilm X30 | Ricoh WG-5 GPS | |
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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 |