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Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh WG-50

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Ricoh WG-50 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
39
Overall
40

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh WG-50 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z37
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Released July 2009
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
  • Released May 2017
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh WG-50 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm Z37 and Ricoh WG-50, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and WG-50 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z37 was announced 8 years before the WG-50 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm Z37 scores versus the WG-50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Ricoh WG-50

 Fujifilm Z37 WG-50 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Fujifilm Z37

 WG-50 Fujifilm Z37 
ReleasedMay 2017July 2009Newer by 95 months
Manually focus More exact focus

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Ricoh WG-50

 Fujifilm Z37 WG-50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh WG-50 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z37 enjoys exterior measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-50 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm Z37 and Ricoh WG-50 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 against the WG-50.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh WG-50 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z37 and WG-50 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh WG-50 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh WG-50 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The image here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z37 and WG-50.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Ricoh WG-50 to result in more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z37 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh WG-50 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z37
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-50
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
41
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Street photography factors
Ricoh WG-50 Street photography factors
54
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-50 Sports photography info
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
49
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography information
Ricoh WG-50 Travel photography information
56
lighter than competition in class (125g)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
71
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z37
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-50
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
48
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-50 Vlogging factors
25
lighter than competition in class (125g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic port
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Ricoh WG-50
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Ricoh WG-50
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Ricoh WG-50
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-07-22 2017-05-24
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 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 8cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 3 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync On, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes (Wireless)
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 125 gr (0.28 pounds) 193 gr (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 300 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $130 $280