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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh WG-4

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP front
 
Ricoh WG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z33WP
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 60 x 21mm
  • Released July 2009
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
  • Introduced February 2014
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Fujifilm Z33WP versus Ricoh WG-4, both Waterproof digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z33WP (10MP) and WG-4 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z33WP was manufactured 5 years before the WG-4 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm Z33WP grades vs the WG-4 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Ricoh WG-4

 Fujifilm Z33WP WG-4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Fujifilm Z33WP

 WG-4 Fujifilm Z33WP 
IntroducedFebruary 2014July 2009Fresher by 56 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z33WP and Ricoh WG-4

 Fujifilm Z33WP WG-4 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z33WP features external measurements of 92mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm Z33WP versus Ricoh WG-4 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm Z33WP against the WG-4.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh WG-4 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z33WP and WG-4 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh WG-4 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The visual here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z33WP and WG-4.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-4 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z33WP is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh WG-4 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography highlights
19
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
41
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Street photography details
Ricoh WG-4 Street photography details
60
weather proof
lighter than average in class (110 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-4 Sports photography highlights
23
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (240 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Travel photography information
Ricoh WG-4 Travel photography information
60
lighter than average in class (110g)
weather proof
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
72
weather proofing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery pack (240 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Landscape photography camera
26
weather proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
54
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery pack (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-4 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than average in class (110 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone socket
36
relatively wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z33WP and Ricoh WG-4
 Fujifilm FinePix Z33WPRicoh WG-4
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP Ricoh WG-4
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2009-07-01 2014-02-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 8cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 110 grams (0.24 lb) 230 grams (0.51 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 60 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 240 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $197 $330