FujiFilm S2950 vs Ricoh WG-30W
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 437g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
- Announced January 2011
- Additionally referred to as FinePix S2990
(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
- 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Announced October 2014
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Lets look a little more closely at the FujiFilm S2950 versus Ricoh WG-30W, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. The image resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the WG-30W (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe S2950 was revealed 4 years before the WG-30W which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera.
Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S2950 grades vs the WG-30W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S2950 and Ricoh WG-30W. The full galleries are provided at FujiFilm S2950 Gallery and Ricoh WG-30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Ricoh WG-30W
| S2950 | WG-30W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the FujiFilm S2950
| WG-30W | S2950 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | October 2014 |  | January 2011 | Newer by 45 months |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Ricoh WG-30W
| S2950 | WG-30W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lacking Touch display |
FujiFilm S2950 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm S2950 has got external measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst 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).
Compare the FujiFilm S2950 versus Ricoh WG-30W in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the S2950 against the WG-30W.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S2950 and WG-30W is 76 and 91 respectively.
FujiFilm S2950 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The picture here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S2950 and WG-30W.
Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-30W to give greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged S2950 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
FujiFilm S2950 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications
| FujiFilm FinePix S2950 | Ricoh WG-30W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | FujiFilm | Ricoh |
| Model | FujiFilm FinePix S2950 | Ricoh WG-30W |
| Also called as | FinePix S2990 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
| Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2014-10-09 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 2cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 97% | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 8.00 m | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| 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 | 437 gr (0.96 lbs) | 194 gr (0.43 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 photos | 300 photos |
| Form of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 4 x AA | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD / SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $330 | $280 |