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Fujifilm X20 vs Ricoh WG-50

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
59
Overall
46
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Ricoh WG-50 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
39
Overall
40

Fujifilm X20 vs Ricoh WG-50 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
  • Released April 2013
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X10
  • New Model is Fujifilm X30
Ricoh WG-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced May 2017
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X20 vs Ricoh WG-50 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Fujifilm X20 versus Ricoh WG-50, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and WG-50 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and WG-50 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X20 was revealed 5 years earlier than the WG-50 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X20 grades against the WG-50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Ricoh WG-50

 Fujifilm X20 WG-50 
Display size2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Fujifilm X20

 WG-50 Fujifilm X20 
IntroducedMay 2017April 2013Fresher by 49 months

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Ricoh WG-50

 Fujifilm X20 WG-50 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm X20 vs Ricoh WG-50 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X20 provides external dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-50 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X20 compared to the WG-50.

Fujifilm X20 vs Ricoh WG-50 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X20 and WG-50 is 83 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Ricoh WG-50 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Ricoh WG-50 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X20 and WG-50.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X20 using its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Ricoh WG-50 will resolve more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X20 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X20 vs Ricoh WG-50 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Portrait photography features
Ricoh WG-50 Portrait photography features
46
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/1,000 seconds)
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (2/3")
41
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Street photography features
Ricoh WG-50 Street photography features
58
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (2/3")
more heavy than average in class (353g)
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Sports photography camera
52
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
good battery power (270 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (2/3")
49
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-50 Travel photography factors
60
good battery power (270 per charge)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (353 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
71
weather sealing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Landscape photography camera
55
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
good battery power (270 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (2/3")
lack of Timelapse function
48
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X20
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-50
31
rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (353g)
33
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have external mic socket
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Fujifilm X20 vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Ricoh WG-50
 Fujifilm X20Ricoh WG-50
General Information
Make FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm X20 Ricoh WG-50
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2013-04-29 2017-05-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.8 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync On, off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/1000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 353g (0.78 lbs) 193g (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 300 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $500 $280