Fujifilm SL300 vs Ricoh WG-4
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
- Released January 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Introduced February 2014
Fujifilm SL300 vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview
Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Fujifilm SL300 vs Ricoh WG-4, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. The image resolution of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and the WG-4 (16MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe Fujifilm SL300 was announced 3 years prior to the WG-4 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera.
Before going in to a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm SL300 matches up vs the WG-4 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Fujifilm SL300 vs Ricoh WG-4 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix SL300 and Ricoh WG-4. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm SL300 Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Ricoh WG-4
Fujifilm SL300 | WG-4 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Fujifilm SL300
WG-4 | Fujifilm SL300 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | January 2012 | Fresher by 25 months | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focus |
Common features in the Fujifilm SL300 and Ricoh WG-4
Fujifilm SL300 | WG-4 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm SL300 vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm SL300 has got external dimensions 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-4 has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
See the Fujifilm SL300 vs Ricoh WG-4 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 vs the WG-4.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL300 and WG-4 is 67 and 90 respectively.
Fujifilm SL300 vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm SL300 and WG-4.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-4 to produce more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm SL300 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix SL300 | Ricoh WG-4 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Ricoh |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix SL300 | Ricoh WG-4 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Released | 2012-01-05 | 2014-02-05 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 510 gr (1.12 lb) | 230 gr (0.51 lb) |
Dimensions | 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 shots | 240 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-85 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $280 | $330 |