FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh WG-20

Lets look a bit more closely at the FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh WG-20, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the S1800 (12MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was launched 5 years earlier than the WG-20 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the S1800 matches up vs the WG-20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S1800 & Ricoh WG-20. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S1800 Gallery & Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S1800 has got exterior dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-20 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the S1800 and the WG-20.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1800 and WG-20 is 78 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The picture below might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1800 and WG-20.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Ricoh WG-20 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S1800 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.