Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Ricoh WG-M1

Following is a detailed overview of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Ricoh WG-M1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and WG-M1 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was announced 4 years before the WG-M1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR scores against the WG-M1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR & Ricoh WG-M1. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery & Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR has exterior dimensions 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-M1 has dimensions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs the WG-M1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and WG-M1 is 91 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and WG-M1.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F550 EXR with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will resolve greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm F550 EXR is going to be behind in sensor tech.