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Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs

Fujifilm T550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2013
Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Refreshed by Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview

Let's look closer at the Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the WG-4 GPS (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was revealed 13 months earlier than the WG-4 GPS which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm T550 scores versus the WG-4 GPS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 Fujifilm T550 WG-4 GPS 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Fujifilm T550

 WG-4 GPS Fujifilm T550 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2013Newer by 13 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 Fujifilm T550 WG-4 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm T550 enjoys physical dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm T550 versus the WG-4 GPS.

Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T550 and WG-4 GPS is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm T550 and WG-4 GPS.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of pictures although you really should consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm T550 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
34
good resolution (16MP)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
40
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm T550
Street photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (136g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than others (235 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography advice
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (240 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Travel photography features
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography features
75
lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
68
environment proof
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
low battery power (240 shots)
heavier than others (235g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
47
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
53
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery power (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Vlogging advice
35
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
34
decently wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
heavier than others (235g)
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Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Ricoh WG-4 GPS
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix T550 Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2013-01-07 2014-02-05
Physical type Compact 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
AEB
White balance 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136g (0.30 pounds) 235g (0.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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 - 240 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $160 $210