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Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh WG-M1 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
  • Announced January 2013
Ricoh WG-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Introduced September 2014
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Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Fujifilm T550 and Ricoh WG-M1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was manufactured 20 months prior to the WG-M1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm T550 grades versus the WG-M1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 Fujifilm T550 WG-M1 
Screen dimensions3"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.5")
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Fujifilm T550

 WG-M1 Fujifilm T550 
IntroducedSeptember 2014January 2013Fresher by 20 months

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Ricoh WG-M1

 Fujifilm T550 WG-M1 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm T550 enjoys outside 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-M1 has proportions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm T550 and Ricoh WG-M1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm T550 versus the WG-M1.

Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T550 and WG-M1 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm T550 and WG-M1.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm T550 to produce extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm T550 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm T550
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-M1
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
30
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Street photography info
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography info
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (136g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
53
weather proof
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography info
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
38
good megapixels (14MP)
weather proof
good battery life (350 CIPA)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Travel photography features
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography features
76
lighter than competition (136g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
very good max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
64
good battery life (350 per charge)
weather proof
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography info
48
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
35
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather proof
good battery life (350 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (1.5")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (800)
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Vlogging camera
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competition (136 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
26
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
does not have external mic port
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Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix T550 Ricoh WG-M1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2013-01-07 2014-09-12
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3440 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) (1×)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 1.5 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 115 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s -
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136 grams (0.30 lb) 190 grams (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 350 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media - microSD/microSDHC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $160 $2,000