Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Ricoh WG-30W

Here is a extensive overview of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Ricoh WG-30W, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the WG-30W (16MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and WG-30W (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was brought out 21 months earlier than the WG-30W which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR scores vs the WG-30W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR and Ricoh WG-30W. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery and Ricoh WG-30W Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR comes with physical measurements of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") along with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30W has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Ricoh WG-30W in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR against the WG-30W.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and WG-30W is 54 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The graphic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and WG-30W.

All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR has the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF less difficult. The older Fujifilm HS50 EXR is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.