Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Let's look closer at the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the WG-5 GPS (16MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and WG-5 GPS (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was launched 4 years prior to the WG-5 GPS and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR scores versus the WG-5 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR and Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery and Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR features outer measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has measurements of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

See the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs the WG-5 GPS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and WG-5 GPS is 91 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The graphic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and WG-5 GPS.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same MP albeit different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F550 EXR has the bigger sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field easier. The older Fujifilm F550 EXR is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.