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FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh WG-50

Portability
78
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Ricoh WG-50 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
39
Overall
40

FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh WG-50 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix S1880
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
  • Introduced May 2017
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh WG-50 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh WG-50, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and WG-50 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was unveiled 8 years prior to the WG-50 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S1800 scores against the WG-50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Ricoh WG-50

 S1800 WG-50 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the FujiFilm S1800

 WG-50 S1800 
IntroducedMay 2017February 2010Fresher by 88 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Ricoh WG-50

 S1800 WG-50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh WG-50 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S1800 offers outer measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-50 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh WG-50 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the S1800 vs the WG-50.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh WG-50 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1800 and WG-50 is 78 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh WG-50 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh WG-50 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The visual underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1800 and WG-50.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Ricoh WG-50 to render extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older S1800 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh WG-50 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh WG-50 Portrait photography highlights
20
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
41
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Street photography info
Ricoh WG-50 Street photography info
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-50 Sports photography info
33
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
49
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Travel photography details
Ricoh WG-50 Travel photography details
55
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
environment sealing
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Landscape photography camera
36
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
48
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16MP)
environment sealing
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S1800
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-50
25
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
33
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic port
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Ricoh WG-50
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Ricoh WG-50
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Ricoh
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Ricoh WG-50
Also Known as FinePix S1880 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2010-02-02 2017-05-24
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro On, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 grams (0.74 lb) 193 grams (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $180 $280