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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR front
 
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs

Fujifilm F770EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • Updated by Fujifilm F800EXR
Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Later Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Fujifilm F770EXR versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F770EXR (16MP) and the WG-4 GPS (16MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm F770EXR (1/2") and WG-4 GPS (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F770EXR was unveiled 3 years before the WG-4 GPS which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm F770EXR grades versus the WG-4 GPS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F770EXR over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 Fujifilm F770EXR WG-4 GPS 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Fujifilm F770EXR

 WG-4 GPS Fujifilm F770EXR 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2012More modern by 25 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Fujifilm F770EXR and Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 Fujifilm F770EXR WG-4 GPS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F770EXR enjoys outer 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 GPS has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm F770EXR vs the WG-4 GPS.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F770EXR and WG-4 GPS is 90 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The picture underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F770EXR and WG-4 GPS.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F770EXR features the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF easier. The more aged Fujifilm F770EXR will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography info
43
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW formats
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2")
40
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Street photography details
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography details
68
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition (234 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2")
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than average in class (235 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Sports photography features
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography features
52
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (240 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography factors
68
lighter than competition (234 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
environment proofing
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery (240 per charge)
more heavy than average in class (235g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Landscape photography advice
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography advice
49
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
exports RAW formats
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2")
no Timelapse mode
53
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
environment proofing
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Vlogging info
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Vlogging info
34
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (234g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no external microphone socket
34
fairly wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (235 grams)
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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F770EXR and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 Fujifilm FinePix F770EXRRicoh WG-4 GPS
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2012-01-05 2014-02-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 234 grams (0.52 lbs) 235 grams (0.52 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $480 $210