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Ricoh WG-30 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38
Ricoh WG-30 front
 
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42

Ricoh WG-30 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Key Specs

Ricoh WG-30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced October 2014
Ricoh WG-5 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
  • 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Previous Model is Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Replacement is Ricoh WG-6
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Ricoh WG-30 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS, both Waterproof cameras and both are produced by Ricoh. The image resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the WG-5 GPS (16MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-30 was introduced 4 months earlier than the WG-5 GPS so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the WG-30 matches up vs the WG-5 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 WG-30 WG-5 GPS 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Ricoh WG-30

 WG-5 GPS WG-30 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 WG-30 WG-5 GPS 
AnnouncedOctober 2014February 2015Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-30 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-30 offers physical dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has measurements of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the WG-30 compared to the WG-5 GPS.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the WG-30 and WG-5 GPS is 91 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The pic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-30 and WG-5 GPS.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you would want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-30
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
36
good MP (16MP)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
41
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-30
Street photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than others in class (236 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sports photography info
45
image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
weather proof
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (240 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Travel photography highlights
71
environment sealing
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery (240 CIPA)
heavier than others in class (236 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
43
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
54
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-30
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
33
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
34
rather wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no mic socket
heavier than others in class (236 grams)
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
 Ricoh WG-30Ricoh WG-5 GPS
General Information
Brand Ricoh Ricoh
Model Ricoh WG-30 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2014-10-09 2015-02-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 14.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.90 m (Auto ISO) 10.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 192 gr (0.42 lb) 236 gr (0.52 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 300 pictures 240 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $428 $500