FujiFilm S1600 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

The following is a extensive review of the FujiFilm S1600 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the S1600 (12MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was introduced 5 years earlier than the WG-4 GPS which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S1600 grades vs the WG-4 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S1600 & Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm S1600 Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S1600 enjoys exterior dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the S1600 against the WG-4 GPS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S1600 and WG-4 GPS is 78 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The picture here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1600 and WG-4 GPS.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to offer extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged S1600 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.