Fujifilm X20 vs Ricoh WG-4

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X20 & Ricoh WG-4. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm X20 Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 Gallery.

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.

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

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.