Fujifilm SL240 vs Ricoh WG-20

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Fujifilm SL240 versus Ricoh WG-20, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL240 was revealed 3 years prior to the WG-20 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm SL240 scores against the WG-20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix SL240 and Ricoh WG-20. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm SL240 Gallery and Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm SL240 enjoys external measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") along with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-20 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm SL240 versus Ricoh WG-20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 vs the WG-20.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL240 and WG-20 is 67 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The picture here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm SL240 and WG-20.

All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photos although you might want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm SL240 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.