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Fujifilm F200EXR vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs

Fujifilm F200EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.6" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.3-5.1) lens
  • 205g - 98 x 59 x 23mm
  • Announced April 2009
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
  • Revealed October 2014
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Fujifilm F200EXR vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Fujifilm F200EXR versus Ricoh WG-30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm F200EXR (12MP) and WG-30 (16MP) and the Fujifilm F200EXR (1/1.6") and WG-30 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F200EXR was revealed 6 years earlier than the WG-30 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm F200EXR matches up vs the WG-30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F200EXR over the Ricoh WG-30

 Fujifilm F200EXR WG-30 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Fujifilm F200EXR

 WG-30 Fujifilm F200EXR 
RevealedOctober 2014April 2009More recent by 66 months

Common features in the Fujifilm F200EXR and Ricoh WG-30

 Fujifilm F200EXR WG-30 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F200EXR provides outside dimensions of 98mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm F200EXR vs the WG-30.

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F200EXR and WG-30 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Ricoh WG-30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F200EXR and WG-30.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F200EXR having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Ricoh WG-30 will offer extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm F200EXR is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography advice
21
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.6")
lacks RAW support
35
good MP (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/1.6")
lacks RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm F200EXR
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-30
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.6")
lacks phase detect AF
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Travel photography camera
57
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
environment proof
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR Landscape photography details
Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography details
38
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.6")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16MP)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-30 Vlogging highlights
28
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
33
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone support
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Fujifilm F200EXR vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F200EXR and Ricoh WG-30
 Fujifilm FinePix F200EXRRicoh WG-30
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR Ricoh WG-30
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-04-30 2014-10-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.6" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8 x 6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 48.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.1 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.30 m (Auto ISO) 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 grams (0.45 pounds) 192 grams (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 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 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $350 $428