Fujifilm F800EXR vs Ricoh WG-50

Below is a complete comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR and Ricoh WG-50, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and the WG-50 (16MP) is very close but the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and WG-50 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F800EXR was released 5 years earlier than the WG-50 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm F800EXR scores versus the WG-50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR and Ricoh WG-50. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F800EXR Gallery and Ricoh WG-50 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F800EXR enjoys exterior measurements of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-50 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm F800EXR and Ricoh WG-50 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR versus the WG-50.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F800EXR and WG-50 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through specs. The graphic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F800EXR and WG-50.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same resolution but different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F800EXR includes the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF simpler. The older Fujifilm F800EXR will be behind with regard to sensor technology.