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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
54
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs

FujiFilm S200EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.6" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-436mm (F2.8-5.3) lens
  • 865g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S205EXR
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
  • Introduced October 2014
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the FujiFilm S200EXR and Ricoh WG-30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the S200EXR (12MP) and WG-30 (16MP) and the S200EXR (1/1.6") and WG-30 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The S200EXR was manufactured 6 years before the WG-30 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S200EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S200EXR scores against the WG-30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S200EXR over the Ricoh WG-30

 S200EXR WG-30 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the FujiFilm S200EXR

 WG-30 S200EXR 
IntroducedOctober 2014July 2009Fresher by 63 months

Common features in the FujiFilm S200EXR and Ricoh WG-30

 S200EXR WG-30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S200EXR has exterior dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") accompanied by a weight of 865 grams (1.91 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm S200EXR and Ricoh WG-30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the S200EXR compared to the WG-30.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S200EXR and WG-30 is 54 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Ricoh WG-30 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The graphic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S200EXR and WG-30.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S200EXR featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Ricoh WG-30 will show greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The older S200EXR will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.6")
35
MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Street photography info
Ricoh WG-30 Street photography info
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/1.6")
heavier than competition (865g)
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S200EXR
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-30
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great zoom range (31-436mm 14.1 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.6")
has no phase detect autofocus
45
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S200EXR
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-30
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built-in flash
very long zoom (436mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (865 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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weather sealing
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Landscape photography features
Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography features
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has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.6")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S200EXR
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-30
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition (865 grams)
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really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone support
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S200EXR and Ricoh WG-30
 FujiFilm FinePix S200EXRRicoh WG-30
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Ricoh
Model FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR Ricoh WG-30
Also referred to as FinePix S205EXR -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2009-07-22 2014-10-09
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.6" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8 x 6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 48.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing 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 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-436mm (14.1x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.20 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 865 grams (1.91 pounds) 192 grams (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") 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 - 300 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-140 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
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