Fujifilm S8300 vs Ricoh WG-50

In this write-up, we are matching up the Fujifilm S8300 and Ricoh WG-50, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and the WG-50 (16MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8300 was introduced 5 years before the WG-50 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm S8300 matches up against the WG-50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8300 and Ricoh WG-50. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8300 Gallery and Ricoh WG-50 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8300 offers physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-50 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S8300 and Ricoh WG-50 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 versus the WG-50.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8300 and WG-50 is 61 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8300 and WG-50.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of pictures but you have to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm S8300 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.