Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Fujifilm F600 EXR and Ricoh WG-4 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the Fujifilm F600 EXR (16MP) and the WG-4 GPS (16MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm F600 EXR (1/2") and WG-4 GPS (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F600 EXR was manufactured 3 years prior to the WG-4 GPS and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm F600 EXR grades against the WG-4 GPS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR and Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F600 EXR Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm F600 EXR has physical measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has specifications 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 F600 EXR and Ricoh WG-4 GPS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm F600 EXR against the WG-4 GPS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F600 EXR and WG-4 GPS is 91 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The photograph below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F600 EXR and WG-4 GPS.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F600 EXR provides the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF easier. The older Fujifilm F600 EXR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.