FujiFilm F300EXR vs Ricoh WG-30

Following is a in-depth comparison of the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Ricoh WG-30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the F300EXR (12MP) and WG-30 (16MP) and the F300EXR (1/2") and WG-30 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The F300EXR was launched 5 years prior to the WG-30 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the F300EXR matches up vs the WG-30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR and Ricoh WG-30. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery and Ricoh WG-30 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm F300EXR enjoys exterior dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Ricoh WG-30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the F300EXR vs the WG-30.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the F300EXR and WG-30 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Usually, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The image below will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the F300EXR and WG-30.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The F300EXR due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Ricoh WG-30 will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged F300EXR is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.