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Fujifilm A150 vs Ricoh WG-4

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix A150 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm A150 vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs

Fujifilm A150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Released February 2009
Ricoh WG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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Fujifilm A150 vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Fujifilm A150 versus Ricoh WG-4, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm A150 (10MP) and WG-4 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A150 was revealed 6 years before the WG-4 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm A150 scores versus the WG-4 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A150 over the Ricoh WG-4

 Fujifilm A150 WG-4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Fujifilm A150

 WG-4 Fujifilm A150 
RevealedFebruary 2014February 2009More recent by 60 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm A150 and Ricoh WG-4

 Fujifilm A150 WG-4 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm A150 vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm A150 provides outer measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 has dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm A150 versus Ricoh WG-4 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm A150 and the WG-4.

Fujifilm A150 vs Ricoh WG-4 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A150 and WG-4 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm A150 vs Ricoh WG-4 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A150 vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The visual here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm A150 and WG-4.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Ricoh WG-4 to offer greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The older Fujifilm A150 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm A150 vs Ricoh WG-4 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A150 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A150 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm A150
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-4
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
41
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Street photography details
Ricoh WG-4 Street photography details
54
lighter than competition (130 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-4 Sports photography advice
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A150 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competition (130g)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
72
environment proof
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-4 Landscape photography factors
27
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
54
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A150 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition (130g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
36
rather wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have mic jack
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Fujifilm A150 vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A150 and Ricoh WG-4
 Fujifilm FinePix A150Ricoh WG-4
General Information
Make FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix A150 Ricoh WG-4
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-02-04 2014-02-05
Body design Compact 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.90 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 130 gr (0.29 lbs) 230 gr (0.51 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
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 - 240 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $130 $330