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Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh G900

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Ricoh G900 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh G900 Key Specs

Fujifilm T550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2013
Ricoh G900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Released February 2018
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Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh G900 Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh G900, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. The image resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the G900 (20MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was manufactured 6 years prior to the G900 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm T550 scores against the G900 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Ricoh G900

 Fujifilm T550 G900 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Fujifilm T550

 G900 Fujifilm T550 
ReleasedFebruary 2018January 2013Newer by 62 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Ricoh G900

 Fujifilm T550 G900 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm T550 has got outer measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G900 has sizing of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm T550 compared to the G900.

Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh G900 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T550 and G900 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh G900 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The pic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm T550 and G900.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Ricoh G900 to render greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm T550 will be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Portrait photography information
Ricoh G900 Portrait photography information
35
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
45
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh G900 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (136 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
60
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than others in class (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh G900 as a Sports photography camera
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
54
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery pack (340 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm T550
Travel photography with Ricoh G900
76
lighter than competitors (136 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
70
great battery pack (340 shots)
environment proofing
decent megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
more heavy than others in class (247g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm T550
Landscape photography with Ricoh G900
48
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
56
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
environment proofing
great battery pack (340 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh G900 Vlogging highlights
35
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competitors (136 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone support
more heavy than others in class (247 grams)
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Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh G900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Ricoh G900
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Ricoh G900
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T550 Ricoh G900
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2013-01-07 2018-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3440 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Flash on, flash off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840x2160
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136 gr (0.30 lbs) 247 gr (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 340 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $160 $752