• 1/2 inch 30.7mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 720.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm HS35EXR advantages over Ricoh WG-4

  • Slower slow-motion
    480 fps vs 120 fps
    Supports slower slow-mo
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • More telephoto lens reach
    720 mm vs 100 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 600 vs 240 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 6400 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Ricoh WG-4 advantages over Fujifilm HS35EXR

  • Less expensive
    $330 vs $400 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.0 vs f/2.8
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Thinner
    33 mm vs 126 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    230g vs 687g
    Lighter weight
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Both provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm HS30EXR

Fujifilm HS35EXR
Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • $778
  • 1/2 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Slow-motion videos
  • $468
  • 1/2 inch

Compare Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm HS30EXR

Ricoh WG-4
Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
  • $468
  • 1/2 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Ricoh WG-4 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR

Compared to Fujifilm HS25EXR

Fujifilm HS35EXR
Fujifilm HS25EXR
  • $778
  • 1/2 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Slow-motion videos
  • $279
  • 1/2 inch

Compare Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm HS25EXR

Ricoh WG-4
Fujifilm HS25EXR
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
  • $279
  • 1/2 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Ricoh WG-4 vs Fujifilm HS25EXR

Compared to Panasonic FZ200

Fujifilm HS35EXR
Panasonic FZ200
  • $778
  • 1/2 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Slower slow-motion
  • $890
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic FZ200

Ricoh WG-4
Panasonic FZ200
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
  • $890
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Slower slow-motion

Compare Ricoh WG-4 vs Panasonic FZ200

Compared to Pentax WG-3 GPS

Fujifilm HS35EXR
Pentax WG-3 GPS
  • $778
  • 1/2 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $229
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Ricoh WG-4
Pentax WG-3 GPS
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • Slow-motion videos
  • $229
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in GPS

Compare Ricoh WG-4 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Compared to Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Fujifilm HS35EXR
Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • $778
  • 1/2 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $380
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Ricoh WG-4
Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $380
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in GPS

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