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FujiFilm AX350 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

FujiFilm AX350 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix AX355
Ricoh WG-4 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
  • 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Successor is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the FujiFilm AX350 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the AX350 (16MP) and the WG-4 GPS (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was announced 4 years before the WG-4 GPS and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the AX350 matches up versus the WG-4 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 AX350 WG-4 GPS 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the FujiFilm AX350

 WG-4 GPS AX350 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2011Fresher by 37 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 AX350 WG-4 GPS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

FujiFilm AX350 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm AX350 has got external dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm AX350 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the AX350 against the WG-4 GPS.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AX350 and WG-4 GPS is 94 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The graphic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the AX350 and WG-4 GPS.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you would want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older AX350 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
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MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
41
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detection focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm AX350
Street photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than average in class (235g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography highlights
30
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (180 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Travel photography features
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography features
56
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery (180 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery power (240 shots)
heavier than average in class (235 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm AX350
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
28
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery (180 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
54
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery power (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm AX350
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic support
heavier than average in class (235 grams)
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Ricoh WG-4 GPS
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Ricoh
Model FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Also called FinePix AX355 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-01-05 2014-02-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-165mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lb) 235 gr (0.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" 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 180 pictures 240 pictures
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $0 $210