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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
78
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S2600HD
Ricoh WG-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Launched September 2014
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Lets look much closer at the FujiFilm S2500HD and Ricoh WG-M1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. The image resolution of the S2500HD (12MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S2500HD was released 5 years prior to the WG-M1 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S2500HD grades vs the WG-M1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Ricoh WG-M1

 S2500HD WG-M1 
Screen size3"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.5")
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 WG-M1 S2500HD 
LaunchedSeptember 2014July 2010Fresher by 50 months

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Ricoh WG-M1

 S2500HD WG-M1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2500HD offers outside 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-M1 has sizing of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S2500HD and Ricoh WG-M1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the S2500HD against the WG-M1.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S2500HD and WG-M1 is 78 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2500HD and WG-M1.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Ricoh WG-M1 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older S2500HD will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Portrait photography camera
20
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
29
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Street photography with Ricoh WG-M1
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
52
environment sealing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography advice
33
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
37
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
better than average battery life (350 shots)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography details
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography details
55
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
64
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
environment sealing
decent megapixels (14MP)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-M1
36
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
35
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (1.5 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (800)
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging information
25
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
26
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone support
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Ricoh WG-M1
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDRicoh WG-M1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Ricoh
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Ricoh WG-M1
Also Known as FinePix S2600HD -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2010-07-06 2014-09-12
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 800
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) (1×)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8
Macro focus range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 1.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 115k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337g (0.74 lbs) 190g (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
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 - 350 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal microSD/microSDHC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $200 $2,000