Fujifilm S4500 vs Ricoh WG-30W

Following is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm S4500 and Ricoh WG-30W, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) and the WG-30W (16MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4500 was introduced 3 years prior to the WG-30W which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S4500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm S4500 matches up versus the WG-30W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S4500 & Ricoh WG-30W. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S4500 Gallery & Ricoh WG-30W Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S4500 features outside measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30W has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S4500 and the WG-30W.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4500 and WG-30W is 67 and 91 respectively.

Often, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S4500 and WG-30W.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-30W to provide extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S4500 will be behind in sensor technology.