Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Ricoh G900

In this article, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Ricoh G900, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the G900 (20MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and G900 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was revealed 7 years prior to the G900 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR matches up against the G900 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR and Ricoh G900. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery and Ricoh G900 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR provides outside dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G900 has measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Ricoh G900 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR against the G900.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and G900 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and G900.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Ricoh G900 will provide you with more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm F550 EXR will be behind with regard to sensor technology.