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Fujifilm XP50 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Fujifilm XP50 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm XP30
  • Successor is Fujifilm XP60
Ricoh WG-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Introduced September 2014
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Fujifilm XP50 and Ricoh WG-M1, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP50 was manufactured 3 years before the WG-M1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm XP50 matches up vs the WG-M1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 Fujifilm XP50 WG-M1 
Display sizing2.7"1.5"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution230k115kSharper display (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Fujifilm XP50

 WG-M1 Fujifilm XP50 
IntroducedSeptember 2014January 2012Fresher by 32 months

Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Ricoh WG-M1

 Fujifilm XP50 WG-M1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP50 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP50 has outside measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-M1 has specifications of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm XP50 and Ricoh WG-M1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 vs the WG-M1.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP50 and WG-M1 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The visual here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP50 and WG-M1.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files however you should really take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older Fujifilm XP50 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP50 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography highlights
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
29
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Street photography factors
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography factors
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
52
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (220 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
37
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
great battery (350 per charge)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Travel photography camera
64
weather proof
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
64
great battery (350 per charge)
weather sealing
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Landscape photography information
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography information
39
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
weather proof
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery power (220 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
35
good megapixels (14MP)
weather sealing
great battery (350 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (1.5")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (800)
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Vlogging info
Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging info
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone socket
26
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
missing mic port
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP50 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Fujifilm FinePix XP50Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP50 Ricoh WG-M1
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2012-01-05 2014-09-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3072 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) (1×)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 9cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 1.5"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 115 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 grams (0.39 pounds) 190 grams (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photographs 350 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC microSD/microSDHC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $180 $2,000