Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Ricoh WG-4
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
- Revealed July 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Announced February 2014

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview
In this write-up, we will be matching up the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Ricoh WG-4, one is 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-4 (16MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and WG-4 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

The Fujifilm F550 EXR was unveiled 3 years before the WG-4 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR grades vs the WG-4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Ricoh WG-4 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR and Ricoh WG-4. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Ricoh WG-4
Fujifilm F550 EXR | WG-4 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR
WG-4 | Fujifilm F550 EXR | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | ![]() | July 2011 | Newer by 31 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus |
Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Ricoh WG-4
Fujifilm F550 EXR | WG-4 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F550 EXR comes with outer measurements 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 WG-4 has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Ricoh WG-4 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR compared to the WG-4.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and WG-4 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The image below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and WG-4.
As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR contains the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler. The more aged Fujifilm F550 EXR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR | Ricoh WG-4 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Ricoh |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR | Ricoh WG-4 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2011-07-19 | 2014-02-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | EXR | - |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | BSI-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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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 (60p, 30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 215 gr (0.47 lbs) | 230 gr (0.51 lbs) |
Dimensions | 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 39 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 19.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 158 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 240 photos |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-50 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $450 | $330 |