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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Portability
75
Imaging
32
Features
26
Overall
29
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs

Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Renewed by Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was released 6 years prior to the WG-4 GPS and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm S8100fd scores against the WG-4 GPS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 Fujifilm S8100fd WG-4 GPS 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 WG-4 GPS Fujifilm S8100fd 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2009Fresher by 61 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 Fujifilm S8100fd WG-4 GPS 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8100fd provides exterior dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd compared to the WG-4 GPS.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8100fd and WG-4 GPS is 75 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The visual here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8100fd and WG-4 GPS.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8100fd will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography info
27
focusing manually
external flash not possible
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
41
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography highlights
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography highlights
47
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than average (235g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography information
32
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (240 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Travel photography details
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography details
53
has built in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
very long reach (486mm)
no Timelapse mode
low resolution (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
weather proofing
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery life (240 shots)
heavier than average (235g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
35
focusing manually
relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
54
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery life (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging features
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Vlogging features
24
relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone port
34
relatively wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than average (235g)
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdRicoh WG-4 GPS
General Information
Make FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2009-01-15 2014-02-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format - H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405 grams (0.89 lbs) 235 grams (0.52 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 240 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $300 $210