Nikon S5200 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Nikon S5200 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the S5200 (16MP) and the WG-5 GPS (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S5200 was unveiled 24 months prior to the WG-5 GPS which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S5200 scores vs the WG-5 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S5200 & Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S5200 Gallery & Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S5200 features outside measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has sizing of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the S5200 compared to the WG-5 GPS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S5200 and WG-5 GPS is 95 and 90 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking specs. The visual here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S5200 and WG-5 GPS.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of images although you really should take the age of the products into consideration. The older S5200 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.