Fujifilm SL300 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm SL300 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and the WG-4 GPS (16MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL300 was introduced 3 years prior to the WG-4 GPS and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm SL300 matches up versus the WG-4 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix SL300 & Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm SL300 Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm SL300 features outer measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm SL300 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 compared to the WG-4 GPS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL300 and WG-4 GPS is 67 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm SL300 and WG-4 GPS.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to show greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm SL300 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.