Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh WG-30

Lets examine more closely at the Fujifilm T550 versus Ricoh WG-30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. The image resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the WG-30 (16MP) is pretty similar and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was introduced 21 months prior to the WG-30 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm T550 matches up vs the WG-30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix T550 and Ricoh WG-30. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm T550 Gallery and Ricoh WG-30 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm T550 offers outside measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm T550 versus Ricoh WG-30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm T550 vs the WG-30.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T550 and WG-30 is 95 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The picture below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm T550 and WG-30.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of images but you should always take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm T550 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.