FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Ricoh WG-4

Lets look more closely at the FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Ricoh WG-4, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. The image resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the WG-4 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and WG-4 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The HS20 EXR was released 4 years earlier than the WG-4 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the HS20 EXR matches up against the WG-4 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR and Ricoh WG-4. The complete galleries are provided at FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR offers physical dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Ricoh WG-4 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the HS20 EXR compared to the WG-4.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the HS20 EXR and WG-4 is 58 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the HS20 EXR and WG-4.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The HS20 EXR uses the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field easier. The more aged HS20 EXR is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.