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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Ricoh WG-4

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Ricoh WG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs

Fujifilm F550 EXR
(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
Ricoh WG-4
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Ricoh WG-4

 Fujifilm F550 EXR WG-4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 WG-4 Fujifilm F550 EXR 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014July 2011Newer by 31 months
Manually focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Ricoh WG-4

 Fujifilm F550 EXR WG-4 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Ricoh WG-4 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography details
39
good MP (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2")
41
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Street photography camera
69
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
lighter than average (215g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2")
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Sports photography camera
52
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2")
lack of phase detect autofocus
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (240 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Travel photography details
Ricoh WG-4 Travel photography details
69
lighter than average (215g)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
72
weather proof
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
low battery life (240 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Landscape photography information
Ricoh WG-4 Landscape photography information
49
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
missing Timelapse recording
54
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery life (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Vlogging details
Ricoh WG-4 Vlogging details
33
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (215g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing microphone support
36
fairly wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Ricoh WG-4
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXRRicoh WG-4
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