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Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh WG-4

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2012
Ricoh WG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Released February 2014
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Fujifilm JX550 versus Ricoh WG-4, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the WG-4 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was released 3 years earlier than the WG-4 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm JX550 matches up vs the WG-4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Ricoh WG-4

 Fujifilm JX550 WG-4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Fujifilm JX550

 WG-4 Fujifilm JX550 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2012More recent by 25 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Ricoh WG-4

 Fujifilm JX550 WG-4 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JX550 provides physical dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 has proportions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm JX550 versus Ricoh WG-4 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 against the WG-4.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh WG-4 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX550 and WG-4 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh WG-4 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The graphic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX550 and WG-4.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs though you might want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The older Fujifilm JX550 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh WG-4 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography factors
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good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
41
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JX550
Street photography with Ricoh WG-4
56
lighter than average (113g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography factors
Ricoh WG-4 Sports photography factors
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good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (240 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography information
Ricoh WG-4 Travel photography information
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lighter than average (113 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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weather proof
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery pack (240 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Landscape photography camera
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fairly wide (26mm)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery pack (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JX550
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-4
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fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than average (113 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
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reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Ricoh WG-4
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Ricoh WG-4
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Ricoh WG-4
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2012-01-05 2014-02-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 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
Peak resolution 4608 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG 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 None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113g (0.25 lb) 230g (0.51 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $200 $330