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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Ricoh WG-4

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR front
 
Ricoh WG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z1000EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 157g - 102 x 60 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Ricoh WG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus Ricoh WG-4, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and the WG-4 (16MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and WG-4 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was launched 3 years before the WG-4 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR scores versus the WG-4 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Ricoh WG-4

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR WG-4 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR

 WG-4 Fujifilm Z1000EXR 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2012More modern by 25 months
Manual focus More exact focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Ricoh WG-4

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR WG-4 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR has outside measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 has dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

See the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus Ricoh WG-4 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and the WG-4.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Ricoh WG-4 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and WG-4 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Ricoh WG-4 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The image below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and WG-4.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR provides the larger sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF easier. The more aged Fujifilm Z1000EXR is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Ricoh WG-4 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography highlights
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2")
lacks RAW files
41
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z1000EXR
Street photography with Ricoh WG-4
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2")
lacks RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z1000EXR
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-4
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2")
lacks phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (240 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Travel photography features
Ricoh WG-4 Travel photography features
66
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
72
weather proofing
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery life (240 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Landscape photography camera
43
really wide (28mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
54
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
weather proofing
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery life (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Vlogging camera
35
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone support
36
relatively wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone socket
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Ricoh WG-4
 Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXRRicoh WG-4
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR Ricoh WG-4
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2012-01-05 2014-02-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 9cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.70 m (Wide: 30 cm–3.0 m / Tele: 1.0m–2.1 m) 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 157g (0.35 lbs) 230g (0.51 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 60 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 images 240 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $0 $330