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FujiFilm S3200 vs Ricoh WG-30W

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

FujiFilm S3200 vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs

FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S3250
Ricoh WG-30W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced October 2014
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the FujiFilm S3200 and Ricoh WG-30W, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the S3200 (14MP) and the WG-30W (16MP) is pretty similar and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S3200 was manufactured 4 years before the WG-30W and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S3200 grades vs the WG-30W for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 S3200 WG-30W 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the FujiFilm S3200

 WG-30W S3200 
IntroducedOctober 2014January 2011More recent by 45 months

Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Ricoh WG-30W

 S3200 WG-30W 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

FujiFilm S3200 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S3200 comes with exterior dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30W has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the S3200 compared to the WG-30W.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S3200 and WG-30W is 67 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Ricoh WG-30W top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3200 and WG-30W.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Ricoh WG-30W to offer you extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The older S3200 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S3200 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography information
35
good resolution (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
36
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Street photography advice
Ricoh WG-30W Street photography advice
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than average in class (540 grams)
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S3200
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-30W
47
excellent zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
offers tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography highlights
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good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (576mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (540 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
weather sealing
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S3200
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-30W
41
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
43
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging highlights
24
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
heavier than average in class (540 grams)
33
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing external microphone jack
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S3200 and Ricoh WG-30W
 FujiFilm FinePix S3200Ricoh WG-30W
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S3200 Ricoh WG-30W
Also called as FinePix S3250 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2011-01-05 2014-10-09
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-576mm (24.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540 gr (1.19 pounds) 194 gr (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 300 shots
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $190 $280