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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Introduced February 2014
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd and Ricoh WG-20, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and WG-20 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was brought out 6 years before the WG-20 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm S8100fd grades against the WG-20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Ricoh WG-20

 Fujifilm S8100fd WG-20 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 WG-20 Fujifilm S8100fd 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2009Newer by 61 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Ricoh WG-20

 Fujifilm S8100fd WG-20 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8100fd enjoys outer measurements of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-20 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

See the Fujifilm S8100fd and Ricoh WG-20 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd and the WG-20.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8100fd and WG-20 is 75 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The image below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8100fd and WG-20.

Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-20 to give more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8100fd is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-20
27
has manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
39
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Street photography camera
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography features
Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography features
33
amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-20 Travel photography factors
53
built-in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
great reach (486mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography details
Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography details
35
has manual focus
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
47
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
environment proof
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S8100fd
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-20
24
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Ricoh WG-20
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdRicoh WG-20
General Information
Make FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Ricoh WG-20
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2009-01-15 2014-02-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) 4.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405 gr (0.89 pounds) 164 gr (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 260 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $300 $370