FujiFilm S2800HD vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Here, we are evaluating the FujiFilm S2800HD versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. The image resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the WG-4 GPS (16MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was introduced 5 years earlier than the WG-4 GPS which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S2800HD grades against the WG-4 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD & Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm S2800HD Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2800HD has outside measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the S2800HD vs the WG-4 GPS.

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

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The picture below might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S2800HD and WG-4 GPS.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to offer greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged S2800HD is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.