Fujifilm SL240 vs Ricoh WG-4

The following is a thorough overview of the Fujifilm SL240 versus Ricoh WG-4, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and the WG-4 (16MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL240 was announced 3 years prior to the WG-4 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm SL240 scores vs the WG-4 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix SL240 and Ricoh WG-4. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm SL240 Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm SL240 offers external dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") and a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm SL240 versus Ricoh WG-4 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 versus the WG-4.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL240 and WG-4 is 67 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The image here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm SL240 and WG-4.

All in all, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-4 to produce extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm SL240 will be behind in sensor tech.