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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh WG-50

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Ricoh WG-50 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
39
Overall
40

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh WG-50 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
  • Released January 2009
Ricoh WG-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced May 2017
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh WG-50 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh WG-50, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and WG-50 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was announced 9 years before the WG-50 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm S8100fd grades against the WG-50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Ricoh WG-50

 Fujifilm S8100fd WG-50 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 WG-50 Fujifilm S8100fd 
AnnouncedMay 2017January 2009More recent by 101 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Ricoh WG-50

 Fujifilm S8100fd WG-50 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh WG-50 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8100fd has got outside dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-50 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh WG-50 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd versus the WG-50.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh WG-50 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8100fd and WG-50 is 75 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh WG-50 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh WG-50 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8100fd and WG-50.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-50 to provide greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8100fd will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh WG-50 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-50 Portrait photography details
27
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
41
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Street photography camera
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Sports photography camera
33
great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
49
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-50 Travel photography factors
53
built-in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
great reach (486mm)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
weather sealing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography information
Ricoh WG-50 Landscape photography information
35
has manual focus
pretty wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
48
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16MP)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S8100fd
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-50
24
pretty wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone port
33
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Ricoh WG-50
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdRicoh WG-50
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Ricoh WG-50
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2009-01-15 2017-05-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
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 distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction On, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405g (0.89 lbs) 193g (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 - 300 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $300 $280