Fujifilm S8400W vs Ricoh WG-M1

In this article, we are contrasting the Fujifilm S8400W and Ricoh WG-M1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8400W was unveiled 17 months before the WG-M1 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm S8400W matches up versus the WG-M1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8400W and Ricoh WG-M1. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8400W Gallery and Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8400W offers outside measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-M1 has measurements of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S8400W and Ricoh WG-M1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W against the WG-M1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8400W and WG-M1 is 61 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The visual here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8400W and WG-M1.

As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Fujifilm S8400W to render more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8400W will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.