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FujiFilm S2950 vs Ricoh WG-50

Portability
76
Imaging
36
Features
39
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Ricoh WG-50 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
39
Overall
40

FujiFilm S2950 vs Ricoh WG-50 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix S2990
Ricoh WG-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed May 2017
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Ricoh WG-50 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the FujiFilm S2950 and Ricoh WG-50, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the WG-50 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S2950 was unveiled 7 years prior to the WG-50 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S2950 scores against the WG-50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Ricoh WG-50

 S2950 WG-50 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the FujiFilm S2950

 WG-50 S2950 
RevealedMay 2017January 2011Newer by 77 months
Focus manually More precise focus

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Ricoh WG-50

 S2950 WG-50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S2950 vs Ricoh WG-50 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2950 has physical dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-50 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm S2950 and Ricoh WG-50 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the S2950 compared to the WG-50.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Ricoh WG-50 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S2950 and WG-50 is 76 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Ricoh WG-50 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Ricoh WG-50 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S2950 and WG-50.

Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-50 to deliver extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged S2950 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Ricoh WG-50 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-50 Portrait photography factors
34
good MP (14MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
41
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
has face detect focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Street photography details
Ricoh WG-50 Street photography details
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-50 Sports photography details
46
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
49
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S2950
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-50
60
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
weather proof
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Landscape photography camera
42
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
48
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-50 Vlogging advice
27
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
33
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Ricoh WG-50
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Ricoh WG-50
General Information
Make FujiFilm Ricoh
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Ricoh WG-50
Other name FinePix S2990 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2011-01-05 2017-05-24
Physical type 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 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.00 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync On, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 437 gr (0.96 lb) 193 gr (0.43 lb)
Physical 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 300 images
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Retail price $330 $280