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Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh WG-30W

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh WG-30W 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
  • Released January 2013
Ricoh WG-30W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released October 2014
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh WG-30W, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the WG-30W (16MP) is fairly close and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was launched 21 months before the WG-30W making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm T550 scores versus the WG-30W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 Fujifilm T550 WG-30W 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Fujifilm T550

 WG-30W Fujifilm T550 
ReleasedOctober 2014January 2013More recent by 21 months

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Ricoh WG-30W

 Fujifilm T550 WG-30W 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm T550 provides exterior dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30W has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh WG-30W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm T550 compared to the WG-30W.

Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T550 and WG-30W is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh WG-30W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm T550 and WG-30W.

As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of images though you will need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The older Fujifilm T550 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm T550
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-30W
34
good MP (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm T550
Street photography with Ricoh WG-30W
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (136 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Sports photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
45
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm T550
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-30W
75
lighter than average (136g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
71
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm T550
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-30W
47
quite wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
43
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Vlogging camera
35
quite wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than average (136 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
33
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
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Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Ricoh WG-30W
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Ricoh WG-30W
General Information
Company FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T550 Ricoh WG-30W
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2013-01-07 2014-10-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136g (0.30 pounds) 194g (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 - 300 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $160 $280