Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Let's look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and the WG-4 GPS (16MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and WG-4 GPS (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was released 3 years before the WG-4 GPS and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR matches up against the WG-4 GPS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR and Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm Z1000EXR Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR has got outside measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has proportions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs the WG-4 GPS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and WG-4 GPS is 95 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The graphic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and WG-4 GPS.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same resolution but different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR has got the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field easier. The older Fujifilm Z1000EXR will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.