Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Ricoh WG-30
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
- Launched July 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Introduced October 2014
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview
In this article, we will be comparing the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Ricoh WG-30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the WG-30 (16MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and WG-30 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe Fujifilm F550 EXR was brought out 4 years earlier than the WG-30 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR matches up vs the WG-30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Ricoh WG-30 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR & Ricoh WG-30. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery & Ricoh WG-30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Ricoh WG-30
Fujifilm F550 EXR | WG-30 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR
WG-30 | Fujifilm F550 EXR | |||
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Introduced | October 2014 | July 2011 | More recent by 39 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Ricoh WG-30
Fujifilm F550 EXR | WG-30 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F550 EXR enjoys outside measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Ricoh WG-30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus the WG-30.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and WG-30 is 91 and 91 respectively.
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The photograph below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and WG-30.
To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F550 EXR has got the bigger sensor which should make getting shallower DOF easier. The older Fujifilm F550 EXR will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR | Ricoh WG-30 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Ricoh |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR | Ricoh WG-30 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Launched | 2011-07-19 | 2014-10-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | EXR | - |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 30.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | AVI MPEG4 | H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 215 grams (0.47 lbs) | 192 grams (0.42 lbs) |
Dimensions | 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 39 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 19.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 158 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 300 pictures |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-50 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $450 | $428 |