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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs

Fujifilm F550 EXR
(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
Ricoh WG-30
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Ricoh WG-30

 Fujifilm F550 EXR WG-30 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 WG-30 Fujifilm F550 EXR 
IntroducedOctober 2014July 2011More recent by 39 months

Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Ricoh WG-30

 Fujifilm F550 EXR WG-30 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography factors
39
decent megapixels (16MP)
saves RAW formats
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
35
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Street photography features
Ricoh WG-30 Street photography features
69
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (215g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography information
52
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
has no phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Travel photography features
Ricoh WG-30 Travel photography features
69
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
weather proof
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-30
49
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
missing Time Lapse recording
43
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Vlogging camera
33
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
missing mic jack
33
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of mic support
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Ricoh WG-30
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXRRicoh WG-30
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