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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Ricoh WG-50

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
 
Ricoh WG-50 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Ricoh WG-50 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 730g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix HS22 EXR
  • Later Model is Fujifilm HS30EXR
Ricoh WG-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released May 2017
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Ricoh WG-50 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Ricoh WG-50, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the WG-50 (16MP) is relatively similar but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and WG-50 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The HS20 EXR was announced 7 years prior to the WG-50 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the HS20 EXR matches up vs the WG-50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Ricoh WG-50

 HS20 EXR WG-50 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 WG-50 HS20 EXR 
ReleasedMay 2017January 2011Newer by 77 months

Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Ricoh WG-50

 HS20 EXR WG-50 
Focus manually More precise focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Ricoh WG-50 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR provides outside dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") with a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-50 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Ricoh WG-50 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the HS20 EXR vs the WG-50.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Ricoh WG-50 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HS20 EXR and WG-50 is 58 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Ricoh WG-50 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Ricoh WG-50 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The pic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the HS20 EXR and WG-50.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The HS20 EXR contains the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier. The more aged HS20 EXR is going to be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Ricoh WG-50 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-50 Portrait photography information
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manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
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manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Street photography features
Ricoh WG-50 Street photography features
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screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
heavier than competitors (730 grams)
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has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-50
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excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Travel photography camera
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (730g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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environment proofing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-50
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manual focus
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
missing Time Lapse function
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manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Vlogging details
Ricoh WG-50 Vlogging details
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really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic port
heavier than competitors (730g)
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reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Ricoh WG-50
 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXRRicoh WG-50
General Information
Make FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR Ricoh WG-50
Also referred to as FinePix HS22 EXR -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2011-01-05 2017-05-24
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync On, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 80 fps), 320 x 112 (320 fps), 320 x 240 (160 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 730 gr (1.61 lb) 193 gr (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $600 $280