Fujifilm S8400W vs Ricoh WG-50

Here, we are evaluating the Fujifilm S8400W vs Ricoh WG-50, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the WG-50 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8400W was announced 5 years before the WG-50 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm S8400W scores vs the WG-50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8400W & Ricoh WG-50. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S8400W Gallery & Ricoh WG-50 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8400W provides exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-50 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W and the WG-50.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8400W and WG-50 is 61 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8400W and WG-50.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photographs but you might want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The older Fujifilm S8400W is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.