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FujiFilm AX350 vs Ricoh WG-50

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Ricoh WG-50 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
39
Overall
40

FujiFilm AX350 vs Ricoh WG-50 Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix AX355
Ricoh WG-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced May 2017
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Ricoh WG-50 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm AX350 vs Ricoh WG-50, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the AX350 (16MP) and the WG-50 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was announced 7 years before the WG-50 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the AX350 scores vs the WG-50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Ricoh WG-50

 AX350 WG-50 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the FujiFilm AX350

 WG-50 AX350 
IntroducedMay 2017January 2011Fresher by 77 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Ricoh WG-50

 AX350 WG-50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

FujiFilm AX350 vs Ricoh WG-50 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm AX350 enjoys exterior 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-50 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the AX350 compared to the WG-50.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Ricoh WG-50 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the AX350 and WG-50 is 94 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Ricoh WG-50 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Ricoh WG-50 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The graphic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the AX350 and WG-50.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of photos but you will want to take the age of the products into consideration. The older AX350 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Ricoh WG-50 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Portrait photography features
Ricoh WG-50 Portrait photography features
29
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
41
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Street photography camera
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-50 Sports photography information
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
49
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh WG-50 Travel photography highlights
56
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
bad battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
environment proofing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-50 Landscape photography highlights
28
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery power (180 shots)
no Time Lapse function
48
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Vlogging info
Ricoh WG-50 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
33
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Ricoh WG-50
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Ricoh WG-50
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Ricoh
Model FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Ricoh WG-50
Also Known as FinePix AX355 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2011-01-05 2017-05-24
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-165mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync On, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168g (0.37 lb) 193g (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 300 photos
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Launch cost $0 $280