Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Ricoh WG-4

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus Ricoh WG-4, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and WG-4 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was introduced 4 years earlier than the WG-4 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 grades vs the WG-4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 and Ricoh WG-4. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 provides outer dimensions of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus Ricoh WG-4 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 compared to the WG-4.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and WG-4 is 90 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The visual below will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and WG-4.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-4 to offer you greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Real 3D W3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.