Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Below is a extended comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the WG-4 GPS (16MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and WG-4 GPS (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was launched 3 years earlier than the WG-4 GPS and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR scores versus the WG-4 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR and Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F550 EXR features outside dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has proportions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR against the WG-4 GPS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and WG-4 GPS is 91 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The visual underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and WG-4 GPS.

All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same megapixels but not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F550 EXR features the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field easier. The older Fujifilm F550 EXR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.