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Fujifilm S9400W vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Fujifilm S9400W vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced January 2014
Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Fujifilm S9400W versus Ricoh WG-20, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm S9400W was introduced within a month of the WG-20 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S9400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm S9400W matches up vs the WG-20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Ricoh WG-20

 Fujifilm S9400W WG-20 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Fujifilm S9400W

 WG-20 Fujifilm S9400W 
Focus manually More precise focus

Common features in the Fujifilm S9400W and Ricoh WG-20

 Fujifilm S9400W WG-20 
RevealedJanuary 2014February 2014Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S9400W vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S9400W provides outer measurements 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-20 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm S9400W versus Ricoh WG-20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W compared to the WG-20.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9400W and WG-20 is 61 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The graphic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S9400W and WG-20.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Fujifilm S9400W to deliver more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9400W vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography information
37
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
39
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S9400W
Street photography with Ricoh WG-20
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (670g)
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography highlights
55
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
good battery life (500 per charge)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-20 Travel photography advice
54
good battery life (500 per charge)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (670g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
71
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography factors
44
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good battery life (500 per charge)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
47
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S9400W
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-20
26
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (670g)
30
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9400W and Ricoh WG-20
 Fujifilm FinePix S9400WRicoh WG-20
General Information
Company FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S9400W Ricoh WG-20
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2014-01-06 2014-02-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
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
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 670 gr (1.48 lbs) 164 gr (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 500 photographs 260 photographs
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $330 $370