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FujiFilm XP10 vs Ricoh WG-50

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
19
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix XP10 front
 
Ricoh WG-50 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
39
Overall
40

FujiFilm XP10 vs Ricoh WG-50 Key Specs

FujiFilm XP10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 135g - 96 x 64 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix XP11
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP30
Ricoh WG-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced May 2017
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm XP10 vs Ricoh WG-50 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the FujiFilm XP10 vs Ricoh WG-50, both Waterproof cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the XP10 (12MP) and WG-50 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The XP10 was manufactured 8 years prior to the WG-50 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the XP10 grades versus the WG-50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm XP10 over the Ricoh WG-50

 XP10 WG-50 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the FujiFilm XP10

 WG-50 XP10 
AnnouncedMay 2017February 2010Fresher by 88 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm XP10 and Ricoh WG-50

 XP10 WG-50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm XP10 vs Ricoh WG-50 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm XP10 has exterior dimensions of 96mm x 64mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-50 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the XP10 and the WG-50.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Ricoh WG-50 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the XP10 and WG-50 is 95 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Ricoh WG-50 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Ricoh WG-50 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the XP10 and WG-50.

As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Ricoh WG-50 to produce more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older XP10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Ricoh WG-50 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm XP10 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm XP10
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-50
20
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
41
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Street photography features
Ricoh WG-50 Street photography features
59
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-50 Sports photography details
29
provides tracking focus
environment proof
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
49
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Travel photography features
Ricoh WG-50 Travel photography features
59
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
environment proof
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
71
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-50 Landscape photography info
27
environment proof
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
48
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-50 Vlogging factors
25
lighter than competition in class (135g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone support
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm XP10 and Ricoh WG-50
 FujiFilm FinePix XP10Ricoh WG-50
General Information
Make FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type FujiFilm FinePix XP10 Ricoh WG-50
Also Known as FinePix XP11 -
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2010-02-02 2017-05-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 9cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro On, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 grams (0.30 lb) 193 grams (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 64 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $175 $280