FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh WG-4

Let's look more closely at the FujiFilm S1800 versus Ricoh WG-4, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and WG-4 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was announced 5 years before the WG-4 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S1800 scores against the WG-4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S1800 & Ricoh WG-4. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm S1800 Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S1800 comes with 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) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 has dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm S1800 versus Ricoh WG-4 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the S1800 against the WG-4.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1800 and WG-4 is 78 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The picture underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1800 and WG-4.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-4 to resolve greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged S1800 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.