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Fujifilm X20 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
59
Overall
46
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Fujifilm X20 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X10
  • Successor is Fujifilm X30
Ricoh WG-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Released September 2014
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X20 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Fujifilm X20 versus Ricoh WG-M1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and WG-M1 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X20 was introduced 16 months prior to the WG-M1 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm X20 scores versus the WG-M1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 Fujifilm X20 WG-M1 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display sizing2.8"1.5"Larger display (+1.3")
Display resolution460k115kCrisper display (+345k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Fujifilm X20

 WG-M1 Fujifilm X20 
ReleasedSeptember 2014April 2013More recent by 16 months

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Ricoh WG-M1

 Fujifilm X20 WG-M1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Fujifilm X20 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X20 has got outside measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-M1 has proportions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X20 vs the WG-M1.

Fujifilm X20 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X20 and WG-M1 is 83 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to see the difference in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X20 and WG-M1.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X20 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Ricoh WG-M1 will produce more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X20 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X20 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography details
46
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/1,000 seconds)
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
29
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Street photography information
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography information
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (2/3")
more heavy than others in class (353g)
52
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Sports photography camera
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery pack (270 per charge)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
37
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
better than average battery power (350 shots)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Travel photography details
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography details
60
better than average battery pack (270 per charge)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (353 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
64
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography highlights
55
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (270 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
no Timelapse function
35
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
better than average battery power (350 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (1.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (800)
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Vlogging camera
31
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (353 grams)
26
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of mic support
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Fujifilm X20 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Fujifilm X20Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm X20 Ricoh WG-M1
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2013-04-29 2014-09-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 12800 800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) (1×)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8 inch 1.5 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 115 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs -
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/1000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 lb) 190g (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
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 images 350 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $500 $2,000