FujiFilm S200EXR vs Ricoh WG-30W

Here, we will be analyzing the FujiFilm S200EXR vs Ricoh WG-30W, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S200EXR (12MP) and WG-30W (16MP) and the S200EXR (1/1.6") and WG-30W (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The S200EXR was introduced 6 years before the WG-30W which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S200EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the S200EXR grades against the WG-30W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR & Ricoh WG-30W. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S200EXR Gallery & Ricoh WG-30W Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm S200EXR has physical measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") and a weight of 865 grams (1.91 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30W has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the S200EXR vs the WG-30W.

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

Generally, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The picture below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S200EXR and WG-30W.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S200EXR having a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Ricoh WG-30W will give you greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S200EXR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.