FujiFilm S2800HD vs Ricoh WG-4

Let's take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm S2800HD versus Ricoh WG-4, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the WG-4 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was brought out 5 years earlier than the WG-4 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S2800HD matches up against the WG-4 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD & Ricoh WG-4. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S2800HD Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2800HD has outer dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 has dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm S2800HD versus Ricoh WG-4 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the S2800HD compared to the WG-4.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S2800HD and WG-4 is 75 and 90 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The pic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2800HD and WG-4.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-4 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged S2800HD will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.