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Fujifilm XF1 vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41
Fujifilm XF1 front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Fujifilm XF1 vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs

Fujifilm XF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
  • Launched September 2012
Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2014
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Fujifilm XF1 vs Ricoh WG-20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and WG-20 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was revealed 16 months before the WG-20 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm XF1 matches up vs the WG-20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Ricoh WG-20

 Fujifilm XF1 WG-20 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Fujifilm XF1

 WG-20 Fujifilm XF1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014September 2012Fresher by 16 months

Common features in the Fujifilm XF1 and Ricoh WG-20

 Fujifilm XF1 WG-20 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Fujifilm XF1 vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XF1 comes with outside measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-20 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XF1 vs Ricoh WG-20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 compared to the WG-20.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XF1 and WG-20 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XF1 and WG-20.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XF1 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Ricoh WG-20 will give you extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm XF1 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XF1 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography advice
42
has manual focus
features face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (2/3")
40
manual focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Street photography factors
Ricoh WG-20 Street photography factors
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor is small (2/3")
heavier than competition in class (255g)
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Sports photography camera
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (2/3")
lacks phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (14MP)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-20 Travel photography factors
60
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (255 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
71
environment sealing
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography advice
54
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (2/3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
47
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (14MP)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XF1
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-20
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (255 grams)
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XF1 and Ricoh WG-20
 Fujifilm XF1Ricoh WG-20
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm XF1 Ricoh WG-20
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2012-09-17 2014-02-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 255g (0.56 lbs) 164g (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 199 not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $380 $370