Fujifilm JZ200 vs Ricoh WG-20

Below is a thorough assessment of the Fujifilm JZ200 and Ricoh WG-20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the Fujifilm JZ200 (16MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ200 was introduced 3 years before the WG-20 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm JZ200 matches up vs the WG-20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 & Ricoh WG-20. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm JZ200 Gallery & Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JZ200 enjoys exterior dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-20 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm JZ200 compared to the WG-20.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JZ200 and WG-20 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to see the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The photograph below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JZ200 and WG-20.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm JZ200 to result in more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JZ200 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.