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FujiFilm S4000 vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

FujiFilm S4000 vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs

FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S4050
Ricoh WG-30
(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
  • 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched October 2014
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the FujiFilm S4000 vs Ricoh WG-30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. The image resolution of the S4000 (14MP) and the WG-30 (16MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was announced 4 years earlier than the WG-30 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S4000 scores against the WG-30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Ricoh WG-30

 S4000 WG-30 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the FujiFilm S4000

 WG-30 S4000 
LaunchedOctober 2014January 2011Fresher by 45 months

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Ricoh WG-30

 S4000 WG-30 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S4000 vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S4000 provides exterior measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm S4000 vs Ricoh WG-30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the S4000 compared to the WG-30.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S4000 and WG-30 is 67 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Ricoh WG-30 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S4000 and WG-30.

As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Ricoh WG-30 to result in more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older S4000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Portrait photography camera
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MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Street photography information
Ricoh WG-30 Street photography information
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition in class (540 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography information
46
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
45
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Travel photography info
Ricoh WG-30 Travel photography info
54
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (540 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
weather proofing
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S4000
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-30
41
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Vlogging info
Ricoh WG-30 Vlogging info
24
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition in class (540g)
33
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic support
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Ricoh WG-30
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Ricoh WG-30
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Ricoh
Model FujiFilm FinePix S4000 Ricoh WG-30
Also Known as FinePix S4050 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 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 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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 540g (1.19 pounds) 192g (0.42 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 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 shots 300 shots
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $279 $428