Fujifilm XP130 vs Ricoh WG-20

Below, we are looking at the Fujifilm XP130 versus Ricoh WG-20, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP130 (16MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP130 was announced 4 years later than the WG-20 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm XP130 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm XP130 matches up versus the WG-20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix XP130 & Ricoh WG-20. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm XP130 Gallery & Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP130 offers physical measurements of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-20 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm XP130 versus Ricoh WG-20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XP130 against the WG-20.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP130 and WG-20 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP130 and WG-20.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Fujifilm XP130 to resolve extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XP130 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.