Fujifilm XP50 vs Ricoh WG-80

Following is a complete comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 vs Ricoh WG-80, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and the WG-80 (16MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP50 was launched 11 years earlier than the WG-80 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP50 scores versus the WG-80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix XP50 and Ricoh WG-80. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm XP50 Gallery and Ricoh WG-80 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP50 features physical dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-80 has sizing 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 vs the WG-80.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP50 and WG-80 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The picture below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP50 and WG-80.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Ricoh WG-80 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm XP50 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.