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FujiFilm XP10 vs Ricoh WG-30W

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
19
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix XP10 front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

FujiFilm XP10 vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs

FujiFilm XP10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 135g - 96 x 64 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix XP11
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP30
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
  • Revealed October 2014
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the FujiFilm XP10 versus Ricoh WG-30W, both Waterproof cameras by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the XP10 (12MP) and WG-30W (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The XP10 was announced 5 years before the WG-30W and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the XP10 grades against the WG-30W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm XP10 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 XP10 WG-30W 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the FujiFilm XP10

 WG-30W XP10 
RevealedOctober 2014February 2010Fresher by 57 months

Common features in the FujiFilm XP10 and Ricoh WG-30W

 XP10 WG-30W 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm XP10 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm XP10 provides external dimensions of 96mm x 64mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30W has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm XP10 versus Ricoh WG-30W in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the XP10 compared to the WG-30W.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XP10 and WG-30W is 95 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Ricoh WG-30W top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The visual below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the XP10 and WG-30W.

All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Ricoh WG-30W to provide more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older XP10 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm XP10 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Portrait photography camera
20
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Street photography details
Ricoh WG-30W Street photography details
59
weather proof
lighter than average (135 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography highlights
29
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
45
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Travel photography details
Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography details
59
lighter than average (135 grams)
weather proof
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
71
environment proof
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm XP10
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-30W
27
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
43
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment proof
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm XP10
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-30W
25
lighter than average (135 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic port
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm XP10 and Ricoh WG-30W
 FujiFilm FinePix XP10Ricoh WG-30W
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type FujiFilm FinePix XP10 Ricoh WG-30W
Alternate name FinePix XP11 -
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2010-02-02 2014-10-09
Body design Compact 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 9cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 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
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135g (0.30 pounds) 194g (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 64 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $175 $280