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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP front
 
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS 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
  • Introduced July 2009
Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(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
  • 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Updated by Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Fujifilm Z33WP versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z33WP (10MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z33WP was released 5 years prior to the WG-4 GPS which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm Z33WP scores versus the WG-4 GPS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 Fujifilm Z33WP WG-4 GPS 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Fujifilm Z33WP

 WG-4 GPS Fujifilm Z33WP 
RevealedFebruary 2014July 2009Newer by 56 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z33WP and Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 Fujifilm Z33WP WG-4 GPS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z33WP enjoys 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) while the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm Z33WP versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm Z33WP compared to the WG-4 GPS.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z33WP and WG-4 GPS is 96 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The pic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z33WP and WG-4 GPS.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to give more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z33WP is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography info
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
41
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Street photography features
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography features
60
weather proofing
lighter than competitors in class (110 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition (235 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z33WP
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
23
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography advice
60
lighter than competitors in class (110g)
weather proofing
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
69
environment proofing
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
more heavy than competition (235g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography info
26
weather proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
54
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery pack (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than competitors in class (110 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
34
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (235 grams)
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z33WP and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 Fujifilm FinePix Z33WPRicoh WG-4 GPS
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 8cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110g (0.24 lb) 235g (0.52 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 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 - 240 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $197 $210