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Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh G900 front
 
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42

Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Key Specs

Ricoh G900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Released February 2018
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
  • Previous Model is Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • New Model is Ricoh WG-6
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Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Overview

Lets look much closer at the Ricoh G900 versus Ricoh WG-5 GPS, both Waterproof digital cameras and both are offered by Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the G900 (20MP) and WG-5 GPS (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The G900 was introduced 3 years after the WG-5 GPS which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the G900 matches up versus the WG-5 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 G900 WG-5 GPS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018February 2015Newer by 37 months
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Ricoh G900

 WG-5 GPS G900 

Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 G900 WG-5 GPS 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh G900 provides exterior measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has measurements of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh G900 versus Ricoh WG-5 GPS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the G900 vs the WG-5 GPS.

Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G900 and WG-5 GPS is 89 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The picture below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G900 and WG-5 GPS.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Ricoh G900 to offer greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher G900 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS sensor size comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G900 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Portrait photography highlights
45
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
41
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh G900
Street photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (247 grams)
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition (236 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G900 Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sports photography advice
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (20MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (340 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (240 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh G900
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
70
better than average battery pack (340 shots)
environment proofing
good MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
heavier than competition in class (247 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
environment sealing
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery (240 shots)
heavier than competition (236g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
56
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (20MP)
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (340 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
54
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh G900
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing mic port
heavier than competition in class (247 grams)
34
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no mic socket
heavier than competition (236 grams)
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Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G900 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
 Ricoh G900Ricoh WG-5 GPS
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Ricoh
Model type Ricoh G900 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2018-02-21 2015-02-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 14.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 10.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Flash on, flash off Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Supports FlashAir SD cards None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247 grams (0.54 pounds) 236 grams (0.52 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 pictures 240 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $752 $500