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Fujifilm A100 vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Fujifilm A100 vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs

Fujifilm A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Released February 2009
Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2014
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Fujifilm A100 vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Fujifilm A100 versus Ricoh WG-20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and WG-20 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A100 was launched 6 years before the WG-20 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm A100 scores vs the WG-20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Ricoh WG-20

 Fujifilm A100 WG-20 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Fujifilm A100

 WG-20 Fujifilm A100 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014February 2009Fresher by 60 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Ricoh WG-20

 Fujifilm A100 WG-20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Fujifilm A100 vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm A100 enjoys outside dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-20 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm A100 versus Ricoh WG-20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm A100 vs the WG-20.

Fujifilm A100 vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A100 and WG-20 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm A100 vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The photograph here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm A100 and WG-20.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-20 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm A100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm A100 vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A100 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography advice
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
39
focusing manually
good resolution (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Street photography info
Ricoh WG-20 Street photography info
54
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm A100
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-20
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm A100
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-20
55
lighter than others in class (124g)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
environment proof
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm A100
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-20
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
47
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (14MP)
environment proof
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than others in class (124g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic jack
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Fujifilm A100 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A100 and Ricoh WG-20
 Fujifilm FinePix A100Ricoh WG-20
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix A100 Ricoh WG-20
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-02-04 2014-02-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.90 m 4.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 124g (0.27 lb) 164g (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 - 260 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $0 $370