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Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Comparison

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Ricoh G900

20 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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16 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing G900 and WG-5 GPS, two Waterproof cameras by Ricoh. Both cameras have 1/2.3-inch sensors but Ricoh G900 has a 20.0 MP and Ricoh WG-5 GPS has a 16.0 MP resolution. Ricoh G900 was introduced to market in February 2018 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS was launched in February 2015. As you can see, WG-5 GPS is 3 years older than G900. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Ricoh G900 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Ricoh G900 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2018-02-21
  • 20MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 28-140 mm F3.5-5.5 Zoom Lens
  • Digital only Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840x2160 video resolution
  • 247g. 118 x 66 x 33 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2015-02-10
  • 16MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 25-100 mm F2.0-4.9 Zoom Lens
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • 14 fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in GPS
  • 236g. 125 x 65 x 32 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body
  • Replaced Ricoh WG-4 GPS Compare

Ricoh WG-5 GPS was replaced by Ricoh WG-6. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Ricoh WG-6 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Ricoh WG-6 vs Ricoh G900

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Ricoh G900 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Ricoh G900 over Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Max Sensor Resolution
20 MP vs 16 MP 25% more pixels
LCD Screen Resolution
1.040k dots vs 460k dots 126% higher resolution screen
Battery Life
340 shots vs 240 shots 100 more frames with a single charge
Focal Length - Tele
140mm vs 100mm 40 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
5x vs 4× more flexible focal coverage
Max Video Resolution
3840x2160 vs 1920 x 1080 Higher Resolution Video


Reasons to choose Ricoh WG-5 GPS over Ricoh G900
Weight
236 g vs 247 g 11 g lighter
Focal Length - Wide
25mm vs 28mm 3 mm wider coverage
Max Aperture - Wide
2.00 vs 3.50 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
4.90 vs 5.50 faster lens at tele
Flash Coverage
10.4m vs 5.5m 4.9m longer range

Common Strengths of Ricoh G900 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Image Stabilization
Digital only vs Sensor-shift Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Continuous Shooting
fps vs 14.0fps Fast shooting speeds
Manual Focusing
Yes vs Yes both have manual focusing modes
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs Yes shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs Yes creative shooting
AE Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Common Weaknesses of Ricoh G900 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No No flexible viewing angles
External Flash Shoe
No vs No Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder
None vs None No eye-level shooting option
RAW Support
No vs No Lower image quality
Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Ricoh G900 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Ricoh G900 has external dimensions of 118 x 66 x 33 mm (4.65 x 2.6 x 1.3″) and weighs 247 g (0.54 lb / 8.71 oz) (including batteries). Ricoh WG-5 GPS has external dimensions of 125 x 65 x 32 mm (4.92 x 2.56 x 1.26″) and weighs 236 g (0.52 lb / 8.32 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Ricoh G900 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS. Ricoh WG-5 GPS is 1mm shorter and 1mm thinner than Ricoh G900 but it is also 7mm wider.

Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Ricoh G900 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Ricoh G900 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS.

Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Ricoh G900 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Ricoh G900 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS.
Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Ricoh G900 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Ricoh WG-5 GPS is 11g lighter than the Ricoh G900 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Weight Comparison

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Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Ricoh G900 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3".

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS: Sensor Comparison

Ricoh G900 has a 20.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Ricoh WG-5 GPS has a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor .

Below you can see the G900 and WG-5 GPS sensor size comparison.

Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Ricoh G900 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS Cameras


Ricoh G900 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS have sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Lens Specs Comparison

Ricoh G900 features a 28-140 mm F3.5-5.5 5x zoom lens whereas Ricoh WG-5 GPS features a 25-100 mm F2.0-4.9 4× zoom lens.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS has 3mm wider coverage than the Ricoh G900. At f2.00, it is also faster at widest end. On the tele end, Ricoh G900 has 40mm longer reach than the Ricoh WG-5 GPS. However, with a max aperture of f4.90, Ricoh WG-5 GPS is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

G900
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Widest - Ricoh WG-M1
Average
Telezoom

Compact Cameras

G900
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Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

G900
WG-5 GPS
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

G900
WG-5 GPS
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
Average
What types of Photography are Ricoh G900 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Ricoh G900 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Ricoh G900 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Ricoh WG-5 GPS for Portrait Photography

POOR
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Ricoh G900 for Street Photography

GOOD

Ricoh WG-5 GPS for Street Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.00
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Ricoh G900 for Sports Photography

POOR

Ricoh WG-5 GPS for Sports Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
140 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
9 Focus Points
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 14.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
9 Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 240 shots
100 mm Tele Lens
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Ricoh G900 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Ricoh WG-5 GPS for Daily Photography

GOOD
Compact Body
Environmental Sealings
247g
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Compact Body
236g
Environmental Sealings
4.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Ricoh G900 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Ricoh WG-5 GPS for Landscape Photography

POOR
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Manual Focus Mode
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Environmental Sealings
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Exposure Mode
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Manual Focus Mode
Environmental Sealings
Built-in GPS
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Exposure Mode
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Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Ricoh G900 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Ricoh G900 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS scores compare:

Ricoh G900
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #71 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #513 out of 1225 in all Cameras
Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #58 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #488 out of 1225 in all Cameras

Ricoh WG-5 GPS has a higher Overall Score than the Ricoh G900 and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Ricoh G900 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Ricoh G900 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Brand Ricoh Ricoh
Announced 2018-02-21 2015-02-10
Body Type Compact Compact
Sensor
Type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Size 1/2.3-inch 1/2.3-inch
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area 28.07mm2 28.07mm2
Megapixels 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Max Resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max Native Light sensitivity 6,400 ISO 6,400 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 125 ISO 125 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 9 9
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 28-140 mm (5x) 25-100 mm (4×)
Max Aperture F3.5-5.5 F2.0-4.9
Macro Focus Range 1cm 1cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3" 3"
Resolution 1,040k dots 460k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Digital only Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 10.40 m (at Auto ISO)
External Flash
Continuous Shooting n/a 14.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 3840x2160 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Supports FlashAir SD cards None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 247g 236g
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm 125 x 65 x 32mm
Battery Life 340 shots 240 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS Built-in Built-in
DxO Sensor Scores
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