Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh WG-50
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh WG-50 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh WG-50 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd & Ricoh WG-50. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery & Ricoh WG-50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Ricoh WG-50
Fujifilm S8100fd | WG-50 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Fujifilm S8100fd
WG-50 | Fujifilm S8100fd | |||
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Announced | May 2017 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 101 months |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Ricoh WG-50
Fujifilm S8100fd | WG-50 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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.
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.

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 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.

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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd | Ricoh WG-50 | |
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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 |