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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs

Fujifilm F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Released July 2011
Ricoh WG-70
(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
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed February 2020
  • Successor is Ricoh WG-80
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Ricoh WG-70, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and WG-70 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was launched 9 years prior to the WG-70 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR matches up against the WG-70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Ricoh WG-70

 Fujifilm F550 EXR WG-70 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 WG-70 Fujifilm F550 EXR 
RevealedFebruary 2020July 2011Newer by 104 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Ricoh WG-70

 Fujifilm F550 EXR WG-70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F550 EXR has got 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) while the Ricoh WG-70 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Ricoh WG-70 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus the WG-70.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and WG-70 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The image here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and WG-70.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR has the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF easier. The more aged Fujifilm F550 EXR will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography info
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2")
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has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Street photography factors
Ricoh WG-70 Street photography factors
69
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
lighter than others in class (215 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2")
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography advice
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incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2")
does not have phase detect AF
50
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than others in class (215 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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environment proof
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Landscape photography camera
50
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
saves RAW files
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2")
no Timelapse recording
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has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proof
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-70
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rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (215g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone port
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pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have mic socket
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Ricoh WG-70
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXRRicoh WG-70
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR Ricoh WG-70
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2011-07-19 2020-02-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface 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
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync On, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format AVI MPEG4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215g (0.47 lbs) 193g (0.43 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 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 - 300 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $450 $280