Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh WG-50

Below, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm T550 versus Ricoh WG-50, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the WG-50 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was released 5 years before the WG-50 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm T550 matches up against the WG-50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix T550 & Ricoh WG-50. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm T550 Gallery & Ricoh WG-50 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm T550 enjoys exterior measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-50 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm T550 versus Ricoh WG-50 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm T550 vs the WG-50.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T550 and WG-50 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Normally, its hard to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The visual below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm T550 and WG-50.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of pictures though you really should consider the age of the products into consideration. The older Fujifilm T550 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.