Fujifilm A100 vs Ricoh WG-30
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Fujifilm A100 vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
- Announced February 2009
(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
- 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Revealed October 2014

Fujifilm A100 vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Fujifilm A100 versus Ricoh WG-30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and WG-30 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm A100 was brought out 6 years prior to the WG-30 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm A100 grades vs the WG-30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm A100 vs Ricoh WG-30 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix A100 & Ricoh WG-30. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm A100 Gallery & Ricoh WG-30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Ricoh WG-30
Fujifilm A100 | WG-30 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Fujifilm A100
WG-30 | Fujifilm A100 | |||
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Revealed | October 2014 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 69 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Ricoh WG-30
Fujifilm A100 | WG-30 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal display size |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm A100 vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm A100 has got physical measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
See the Fujifilm A100 versus Ricoh WG-30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm A100 versus the WG-30.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A100 and WG-30 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm A100 vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A100 and WG-30.
As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-30 to provide greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm A100 will be behind in sensor tech.

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Fujifilm A100 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix A100 | Ricoh WG-30 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Ricoh |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix A100 | Ricoh WG-30 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2009-02-04 | 2014-10-09 |
Physical type | Compact | 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 | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.90 m | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 124g (0.27 lbs) | 192g (0.42 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 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 photographs |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $0 | $428 |