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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs

FujiFilm F80EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 210g - 99 x 59 x 28mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix F85EXR
Ricoh WG-30
(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
  • 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed October 2014
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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the FujiFilm F80EXR and Ricoh WG-30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the F80EXR (12MP) and WG-30 (16MP) and the F80EXR (1/2") and WG-30 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The F80EXR was introduced 5 years before the WG-30 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the F80EXR grades against the WG-30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F80EXR over the Ricoh WG-30

 F80EXR WG-30 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the FujiFilm F80EXR

 WG-30 F80EXR 
RevealedOctober 2014June 2010Fresher by 52 months

Common features in the FujiFilm F80EXR and Ricoh WG-30

 F80EXR WG-30 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm F80EXR offers external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm F80EXR and Ricoh WG-30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the F80EXR compared to the WG-30.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the F80EXR and WG-30 is 92 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Ricoh WG-30 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the F80EXR and WG-30.

To sum up, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The F80EXR with its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Ricoh WG-30 will render extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older F80EXR will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography factors
21
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
no RAW support
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm F80EXR
Street photography with Ricoh WG-30
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition (210 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography highlights
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
no phase detect AF
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm F80EXR
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-30
58
flash built-in
really wide (27mm)
very long reach (270mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (210g)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
weather proof
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm F80EXR
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-30
38
really wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
43
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-30 Vlogging advice
27
really wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (210 grams)
33
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic port
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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F80EXR and Ricoh WG-30
 FujiFilm FinePix F80EXRRicoh WG-30
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR Ricoh WG-30
Also called as FinePix F85EXR -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-06-16 2014-10-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-270mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 210 grams (0.46 pounds) 192 grams (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $400 $428