Fujifilm XP130 vs Ricoh WG-50

Lets look much closer at the Fujifilm XP130 versus Ricoh WG-50, both Waterproof cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP130 (16MP) and the WG-50 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP130 was brought out 9 months after the WG-50 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm XP130 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm XP130 scores versus the WG-50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix XP130 & Ricoh WG-50. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm XP130 Gallery & Ricoh WG-50 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP130 comes with outside dimensions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") and a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-50 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XP130 versus the WG-50.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP130 and WG-50 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The picture below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP130 and WG-50.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of files however you would want to take the age of the cameras into account. The newer Fujifilm XP130 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.