FujiFilm S2950 vs Ricoh WG-20

Below is a thorough analysis of the FujiFilm S2950 versus Ricoh WG-20, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. The image resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was launched 4 years earlier than the WG-20 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S2950 matches up against the WG-20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S2950 & Ricoh WG-20. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S2950 Gallery & Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2950 features physical measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-20 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the S2950 vs the WG-20.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S2950 and WG-20 is 76 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S2950 and WG-20.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of images though you need to take the age of the cameras into account. The older S2950 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.