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Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh WG-80

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Ricoh WG-80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh WG-80 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
  • Launched July 2009
Ricoh WG-80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.70" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced May 2022
  • Superseded the Ricoh WG-70
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh WG-80 Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Fujifilm Z37 and Ricoh WG-80, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and WG-80 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z37 was introduced 14 years earlier than the WG-80 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm Z37 scores vs the WG-80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Ricoh WG-80

 Fujifilm Z37 WG-80 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Fujifilm Z37

 WG-80 Fujifilm Z37 
AnnouncedMay 2022July 2009Fresher by 156 months
Manual focus More exact focus

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Ricoh WG-80

 Fujifilm Z37 WG-80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.70"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh WG-80 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z37 offers physical measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-80 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm Z37 and Ricoh WG-80 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 against the WG-80.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh WG-80 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z37 and WG-80 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh WG-80 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh WG-80 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z37 and WG-80.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-80 to give you more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z37 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh WG-80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-80 Portrait photography information
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
43
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Street photography info
Ricoh WG-80 Street photography info
54
lighter than competition (125 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
55
environment proof
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-80 Sports photography information
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
43
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography details
Ricoh WG-80 Travel photography details
56
lighter than competition (125 grams)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
71
environment proof
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography features
Ricoh WG-80 Landscape photography features
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
44
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
decent MP (16MP)
environment proof
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.70 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging info
Ricoh WG-80 Vlogging info
25
lighter than competition (125 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
31
really wide (28mm)
has face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
does not have external mic port
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Ricoh WG-80
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Ricoh WG-80
General Information
Make FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Ricoh WG-80
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-07-22 2022-05-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 8cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.70 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 3 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync On, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 lb) 193g (0.43 lb)
Physical 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 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 - 300 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 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 Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $130 $300