Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Ricoh WG-20

Below is a extended assessment of the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Ricoh WG-20, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and WG-20 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was launched 3 years earlier than the WG-20 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR grades against the WG-20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR and Ricoh WG-20. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery and Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR features outer dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst 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).

Compare the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Ricoh WG-20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus the WG-20.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and WG-20 is 91 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and WG-20.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F550 EXR due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm F550 EXR is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.