• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.4 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Ricoh WG-5 GPS advantages over Fujifilm XP130

  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.0 vs f/3.9
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Wider angle lens
    25 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Fujifilm XP130 advantages over Ricoh WG-5 GPS

  • Slower slow-motion
    240 fps vs 120 fps
    Supports slower slow-mo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • More telephoto lens reach
    140 mm vs 100 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Newer
    7 years vs 10 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • More dots on screen
    922k vs 460k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    10.0 fps vs 1.5 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Waterproof
    Both provide
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • In-camera panoramas
    Both provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Both provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Pentax WG-3

Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Pentax WG-3
  • $297
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in GPS
  • $289
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
Fujifilm XP130
Pentax WG-3
  • $109
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $289
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Manual focus

Compared to Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • $297
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $380
  • 1/2.3 inch
Fujifilm XP130
Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • $109
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $380
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Built-in GPS

Compared to Olympus TG-3

Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Olympus TG-3
  • $297
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Shoots 60p video
  • $349
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
Fujifilm XP130
Olympus TG-3
  • $109
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $349
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Built-in GPS

Compared to Fujifilm XP90

Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Fujifilm XP90
  • $297
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Built-in GPS
  • $89
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
Fujifilm XP130
Fujifilm XP90
  • $109
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • $89
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Slower slow-motion

Compared to Fujifilm XP120

Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Fujifilm XP120
  • $297
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Built-in GPS
  • $119
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Slower slow-motion
Fujifilm XP130
Fujifilm XP120
  • $109
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • $119
  • 1/2.3 inch
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