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Fujifilm X20 vs Ricoh WG-4

Portability
83
Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
47
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm X20 vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs

Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X10
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X30
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
  • Announced February 2014
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Fujifilm X20 vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Fujifilm X20 vs Ricoh WG-4, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and WG-4 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and WG-4 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X20 was brought out 9 months earlier than the WG-4 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm X20 matches up versus the WG-4 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Ricoh WG-4

 Fujifilm X20 WG-4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Fujifilm X20

 WG-4 Fujifilm X20 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014April 2013Fresher by 9 months
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Ricoh WG-4

 Fujifilm X20 WG-4 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Fujifilm X20 vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X20 comes with outer measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X20 vs the WG-4.

Fujifilm X20 vs Ricoh WG-4 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X20 and WG-4 is 83 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Ricoh WG-4 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X20 and WG-4.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X20 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Ricoh WG-4 will result in extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X20 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X20 vs Ricoh WG-4 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Portrait photography features
Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography features
47
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/1,000s)
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (2/3")
41
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Street photography features
Ricoh WG-4 Street photography features
58
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
very small sensor (2/3")
heavier than average in class (353g)
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Sports photography factors
Ricoh WG-4 Sports photography factors
52
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (270 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (2/3")
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Travel photography info
Ricoh WG-4 Travel photography info
61
better than average battery life (270 CIPA)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (353 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
72
environment proof
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X20
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-4
55
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (270 shots)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (2/3")
no Time Lapse function
54
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X20
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-4
31
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no external mic socket
heavier than average in class (353 grams)
36
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic jack
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Fujifilm X20 vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Ricoh WG-4
 Fujifilm X20Ricoh WG-4
General Information
Company FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm X20 Ricoh WG-4
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2013-04-29 2014-02-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/1000s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 353 grams (0.78 lbs) 230 grams (0.51 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 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 270 pictures 240 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
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