Fujifilm F200EXR vs Ricoh WG-20

Below is a in depth comparison of the Fujifilm F200EXR and Ricoh WG-20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the Fujifilm F200EXR (12MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm F200EXR (1/1.6") and WG-20 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F200EXR was introduced 5 years earlier than the WG-20 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm F200EXR matches up against the WG-20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR and Ricoh WG-20. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F200EXR Gallery and Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F200EXR offers outer measurements of 98mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-20 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm F200EXR and Ricoh WG-20 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm F200EXR against the WG-20.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F200EXR and WG-20 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Often, its hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The visual underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F200EXR and WG-20.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F200EXR having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Ricoh WG-20 will provide greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm F200EXR will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.