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Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Ricoh WG-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Released September 2014
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh WG-M1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was announced 3 years before the WG-M1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm JX550 matches up against the WG-M1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 Fujifilm JX550 WG-M1 
Screen dimension2.7"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution230k115kCrisper screen (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Fujifilm JX550

 WG-M1 Fujifilm JX550 
ReleasedSeptember 2014January 2012Newer by 32 months

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Ricoh WG-M1

 Fujifilm JX550 WG-M1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JX550 enjoys exterior measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-M1 has dimensions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh WG-M1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 and the WG-M1.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX550 and WG-M1 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX550 and WG-M1.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Fujifilm JX550 to render extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JX550 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JX550
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-M1
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
29
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Street photography details
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography details
56
lighter than competition in class (113g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
52
weather proofing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography highlights
32
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
37
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition in class (113g)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography advice
34
quite wide (26mm)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
35
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (1.5")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (800)
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Vlogging camera
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
26
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone jack
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Ricoh WG-M1
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2012-01-05 2014-09-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 800
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) (1×)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 1.5"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 115 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds -
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.50 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113 gr (0.25 lb) 190 gr (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
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 - 350 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $200 $2,000