Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Ricoh WG-50

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Ricoh WG-50, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (10MP) and WG-50 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 was introduced 8 years before the WG-50 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 matches up vs the WG-50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 and Ricoh WG-50. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Gallery and Ricoh WG-50 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 enjoys physical measurements of 124mm x 68mm x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") and a weight of 260 grams (0.57 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-50 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Ricoh WG-50 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 versus the WG-50.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and WG-50 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking specs. The photograph here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and WG-50.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Ricoh WG-50 to resolve more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Real 3D W1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.