Fujifilm XP50 vs Ricoh WG-4

Below, we are looking at the Fujifilm XP50 and Ricoh WG-4, both Waterproof cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and the WG-4 (16MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP50 was unveiled 3 years before the WG-4 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm XP50 grades vs the WG-4 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix XP50 and Ricoh WG-4. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm XP50 Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP50 has got outer dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm XP50 and Ricoh WG-4 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 versus the WG-4.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP50 and WG-4 is 93 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The photograph below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP50 and WG-4.

All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-4 to result in greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm XP50 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.