Fujifilm S9900w vs Ricoh WG-4

On this page, we will be looking at the Fujifilm S9900w and Ricoh WG-4, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) and the WG-4 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9900w was launched 12 months after the WG-4 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S9900w being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm S9900w matches up versus the WG-4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm S9900w & Ricoh WG-4. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm S9900w Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm S9900w comes with external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S9900w and Ricoh WG-4 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w versus the WG-4.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9900w and WG-4 is 61 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through specs. The pic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S9900w and WG-4.

All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of files though you really should factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger Fujifilm S9900w is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.