Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh WG-50

Its time to take a deeper look at the Fujifilm JX550 and Ricoh WG-50, one is 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-50 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was unveiled 6 years earlier than the WG-50 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm JX550 matches up against the WG-50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix JX550 and Ricoh WG-50. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm JX550 Gallery and Ricoh WG-50 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JX550 has got outer 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) while the Ricoh WG-50 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm JX550 and Ricoh WG-50 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 against the WG-50.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX550 and WG-50 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX550 and WG-50.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of files although you would want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm JX550 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.