• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 288.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm T550 advantages over Ricoh WG-4 GPS

  • Less expensive
    $160 vs $380 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • More telephoto lens reach
    288 mm vs 100 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Lighter weight
    141g vs 235g
    Lighter weight
  • Longer exposure
    8 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Ricoh WG-4 GPS advantages over Fujifilm T550

  • 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/3.4
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 240 vs 200 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    1.5 fps vs 1.1 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    Unlimited vs 3 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

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

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • 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
  • 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
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • 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 T300

Fujifilm T550
Fujifilm T300
  • $160
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More dots on screen
  • $169
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Fujifilm T550 vs Fujifilm T300

Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Fujifilm T300
  • $380
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $169
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Fujifilm T300

Compared to Fujifilm T400

Fujifilm T550
Fujifilm T400
  • $160
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More dots on screen
  • $146
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Fujifilm T550 vs Fujifilm T400

Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Fujifilm T400
  • $380
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $146
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Fujifilm T400

Compared to Pentax WG-3 GPS

Fujifilm T550
Pentax WG-3 GPS
  • $160
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $229
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm T550 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Pentax WG-3 GPS
  • $380
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • Slow-motion videos
  • $229
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Compared to Nikon S6800

Fujifilm T550
Nikon S6800
  • $160
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer exposure
  • $147
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S6800

Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Nikon S6800
  • $380
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $147
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Nikon S6800

Compared to Ricoh WG-4

Fujifilm T550
Ricoh WG-4
  • $160
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm T550 vs Ricoh WG-4

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

Compare Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Ricoh WG-4

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