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Fujifilm XP90 vs Ricoh WG-50

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Fujifilm XP90 front
 
Ricoh WG-50 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
39
Overall
40

Fujifilm XP90 vs Ricoh WG-50 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Old Model is Fujifilm XP80
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
  • Revealed May 2017
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Ricoh WG-50 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Fujifilm XP90 versus Ricoh WG-50, both Waterproof cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP90 (16MP) and the WG-50 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP90 was launched 16 months prior to the WG-50 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm XP90 grades vs the WG-50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP90 over the Ricoh WG-50

 Fujifilm XP90 WG-50 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Fujifilm XP90

 WG-50 Fujifilm XP90 
RevealedMay 2017January 2016Fresher by 16 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm XP90 and Ricoh WG-50

 Fujifilm XP90 WG-50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP90 vs Ricoh WG-50 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP90 enjoys exterior dimensions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-50 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XP90 versus Ricoh WG-50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XP90 compared to the WG-50.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Ricoh WG-50 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP90 and WG-50 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Ricoh WG-50 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Ricoh WG-50 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP90 and WG-50.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos though you really should factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older Fujifilm XP90 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Ricoh WG-50 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP90 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-50 Portrait photography factors
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
41
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-50 Sports photography details
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (210 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
49
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Travel photography information
Ricoh WG-50 Travel photography information
67
weather proof
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
bad battery power (210 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
71
weather proof
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Landscape photography camera
45
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery power (210 CIPA)
48
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16MP)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Vlogging features
Ricoh WG-50 Vlogging features
33
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic socket
33
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP90 and Ricoh WG-50
 Fujifilm XP90Ricoh WG-50
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm XP90 Ricoh WG-50
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2016-01-15 2017-05-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
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 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 9cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro On, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 203 grams (0.45 pounds) 193 grams (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 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 210 images 300 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45S D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $180 $280