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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Ricoh WG-50

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR front
 
Ricoh WG-50 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Ricoh WG-50 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z1000EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 157g - 102 x 60 x 18mm
  • Released January 2012
Ricoh WG-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced May 2017
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Ricoh WG-50 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus Ricoh WG-50, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and the WG-50 (16MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and WG-50 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was revealed 6 years earlier than the WG-50 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR matches up against the WG-50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Ricoh WG-50

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR WG-50 
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR

 WG-50 Fujifilm Z1000EXR 
AnnouncedMay 2017January 2012Fresher by 65 months
Manually focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Ricoh WG-50

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR WG-50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Ricoh WG-50 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR has exterior dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-50 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).

Compare the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus Ricoh WG-50 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR compared to the WG-50.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Ricoh WG-50 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and WG-50 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Ricoh WG-50 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Ricoh WG-50 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and WG-50.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR contains the bigger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh simpler. The older Fujifilm Z1000EXR is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Ricoh WG-50 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-50 Portrait photography details
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2")
no RAW support
42
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2")
no RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Sports photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2")
no phase detect auto focus
49
has image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Travel photography features
Ricoh WG-50 Travel photography features
65
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
environment proofing
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-50 Landscape photography info
43
quite wide (28mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
48
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Vlogging camera
35
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have external mic support
33
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Ricoh WG-50
 Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXRRicoh WG-50
General Information
Company FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR Ricoh WG-50
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2012-01-05 2017-05-24
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 9cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
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 11.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.70 m (Wide: 30 cm–3.0 m / Tele: 1.0m–2.1 m) 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync On, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 157g (0.35 lbs) 193g (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 60 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 photographs 300 photographs
Type of battery 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, remote)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $0 $280