Fujifilm X20 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Here, we will be matching up the Fujifilm X20 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and WG-4 GPS (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X20 was launched 9 months prior to the WG-4 GPS so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm X20 matches up versus the WG-4 GPS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X20 & Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X20 Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X20 features exterior dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X20 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X20 versus the WG-4 GPS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X20 and WG-4 GPS is 83 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The visual here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X20 and WG-4 GPS.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X20 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X20 is going to be behind in sensor tech.