Ricoh WG-5 GPS

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May, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 57 reviews of Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The average rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Reviewers really like the size and screen. The durability and usability also get good feedback, but there are some critical reviews about the portability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Ricoh WG-5 GPS is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 4 user reviews of Ricoh WG-5 GPS from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk.

75% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 13 user reviews of Ricoh WG-5 GPS from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the portability and sensor. The performance and durability are also appreciated.

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85% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

Expert review by : Ben Pitt (expertreviews.co.uk)

Ricoh WG-5 GPS review

Slow to take pictures, but the Ricoh WG-5's competitive image quality and rugged credentials are an appealing combination

Jun, 2015

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Expert review by : Joshua Waller (ephotozine.com)

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Review

We review the waterproof Ricoh WG-5 GPS - a tough compact camera with GPS built in.

Fast f/2.0 lens ; HDR built in ; Good colour ; Carabiner strap provided ; Impressive macro mode ; 6 LED lights for macro photographs ; Good range of digital filters for editing photos ; Electronic level

Awkward tripod socket position ; Doesn't feature a panoramic mode ; Noise in images ; Doesn't feature Wi-Fi ; Red LED flashes every time a photo is taken

The Ricoh WG-5 GPS is a tough, action orientated waterproof camera, with a provided carabiner strap making it easy to attach to your clothing or belt. It also has a unique feature of a front LCD display which will light up and show you the time, even...

May, 2015

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Expert review by : Michael Palmer (steves-digicams.com)

Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Ricoh Imaging has announced the WG-5 GPS "adventure proof" (aka "tough" or "life proof") style point-and-shoot camera for on-the-go families and photographers who need a more extreme or durable camera.

Feb, 2015

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Expert review by : Mark Peters (letsgodigital.org)

Ricoh WG-5 waterproof GPS camera

Ricoh WG-5 GPS digital camera features : The Ricoh WG-5 GPS features a state-of-the-art, back-illuminated CMOS image sensor, which excels in high-sensitivity and low-noise characteristics, and assures high-speed readout of image data signals. Coupled...

The Ricoh WG-5 digital camera is programmed to reproduce vivid shades of red, which are often lost in underwater photography, by optimizing the color and contrast of images recorded underwater in the Mermaid and Mermaid Movie modes using actual image...

Feb, 2015

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Expert review by : Mark Peters (letsgodigital.org)

Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Ricoh WG-5 GPS waterproof digital camera : Ricoh introduces the WG-5 GPS compact camera. The adventure continues with the WG-5 GPS, the newest outdoor adventure camera brought to you by Ricoh Imaging. The latest companion in the Ricoh WG series is...

The Ricoh WG-5 GPS will be available in March 2015 for a suggested retail price of $379.95 / £259.99. Prices may vary from country to country. As soon as we receive a test sample, we will put this digital compact camera to the test and publish a full...

Feb, 2015

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Expert review by : Amy Davies (photographyblog.com)

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Review

The Ricoh WG-5 GPS is a rugged camera which features a 1/2.3 inch, 16-million pixel High-Sensitivity Backside Illumination CMOS Image Sensor. That sensor is paired with a 4x optical zoom lens with a maximum wide aperture of f/2.0 at the widest point of...

The Ricoh WG-5 GPS is an ideal camera for those who like to go on lots of adventure holidays, or simply for those who with families who like to visit the beach, the swimming pool, and other places that standard cameras (and phones) can't handle.

Nov, 2015

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Ricoh WG-5 GPS Review

The Ricoh WG-5 GPS is of course the successor to last year's WG-4 GPS, and among its updates are improved shock resistance, a refined underwater mode, and enhanced interval shooting.

Price and availability. Available from March 2015, the Ricoh WG-5 GPS is priced at around US$380, the same price as its predecessor at introduction. Two body colors are slated for availability in the US market: Orange or Gunmetal Gray.

Feb, 2015

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Lights around the lens that assist with macro shots, which is the main reason I bought this. The microscope mode is also a key reason I bought this. Seen some great results by others, yet to try myself.

Saw a review that it was odd to hold, and it is. No obviously comfortable way to hold it. But that is minor as it was not why I bought it.

Nov, 2015

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Consumer review (johnlewis.com)

RICOH WG-5 GPS CAMERA

Excellent robust camera filling a gap in between my large cumbersome SLR and my phone camera. Now using this more and more while out and about. GPS feature needs to be switched on as does remote control ability.

Jun, 2015

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