Fujifilm F770EXR vs Ricoh WG-4

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Fujifilm F770EXR versus Ricoh WG-4, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F770EXR (16MP) and the WG-4 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm F770EXR (1/2") and WG-4 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F770EXR was announced 3 years earlier than the WG-4 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm F770EXR matches up versus the WG-4 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR and Ricoh WG-4. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm F770EXR Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm F770EXR offers physical dimensions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm F770EXR and the WG-4.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F770EXR and WG-4 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F770EXR and WG-4.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F770EXR includes the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh easier. The older Fujifilm F770EXR is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.