Fujifilm XP120 vs Ricoh WG-50

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Fujifilm XP120 and Ricoh WG-50, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP120 (16MP) and the WG-50 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP120 was announced 4 months before the WG-50 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm XP120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm XP120 grades versus the WG-50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix XP120 & Ricoh WG-50. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm XP120 Gallery & Ricoh WG-50 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP120 has outer measurements of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") along with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-50 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XP120 and the WG-50.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP120 and WG-50 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP120 and WG-50.

Clearly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs but you should consider the launch date of the products into consideration.