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FujiFilm S4000 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
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Features
22
Overall
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix S4050
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
  • Introduced September 2014
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the FujiFilm S4000 and Ricoh WG-M1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the S4000 (14MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was brought out 4 years prior to the WG-M1 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S4000 grades vs the WG-M1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 S4000 WG-M1 
Screen size3"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.5")
Screen resolution460k115kClearer screen (+345k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the FujiFilm S4000

 WG-M1 S4000 
IntroducedSeptember 2014January 2011Newer by 44 months

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Ricoh WG-M1

 S4000 WG-M1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S4000 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm S4000 enjoys outside dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-M1 has specifications of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm S4000 and Ricoh WG-M1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the S4000 versus the WG-M1.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S4000 and WG-M1 is 67 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The pic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S4000 and WG-M1.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures however you would want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more aged S4000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S4000
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-M1
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sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Street photography highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography highlights
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than average in class (540g)
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environment proofing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography info
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incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
features tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
environment proofing
good battery (350 shots)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography advice
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sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (540g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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good battery (350 CIPA)
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Landscape photography information
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography information
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reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
good battery (350 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (1.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (800)
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Vlogging camera
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reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than average in class (540 grams)
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high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
missing microphone port
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Ricoh WG-M1
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Ricoh
Model FujiFilm FinePix S4000 Ricoh WG-M1
Also called FinePix S4050 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2011-01-05 2014-09-12
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 800
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) (1×)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focus range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 1.5 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 115k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540 grams (1.19 pounds) 190 grams (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 350 photos
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC microSD/microSDHC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $279 $2,000