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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Ricoh WG-30W

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs

Fujifilm F800EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm F770EXR
  • Replacement is Fujifilm F900EXR
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
  • Launched October 2014
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm F800EXR and Ricoh WG-30W, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and the WG-30W (16MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and WG-30W (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F800EXR was announced 3 years prior to the WG-30W which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm F800EXR matches up against the WG-30W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F800EXR over the Ricoh WG-30W

 Fujifilm F800EXR WG-30W 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Fujifilm F800EXR

 WG-30W Fujifilm F800EXR 
LaunchedOctober 2014July 2012More modern by 26 months

Common features in the Fujifilm F800EXR and Ricoh WG-30W

 Fujifilm F800EXR WG-30W 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F800EXR has got exterior measurements of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30W has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm F800EXR and Ricoh WG-30W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR and the WG-30W.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F800EXR and WG-30W is 90 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Ricoh WG-30W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F800EXR and WG-30W.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F800EXR has got the bigger sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field less difficult. The more aged Fujifilm F800EXR will be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography factors
43
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2")
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Street photography details
Ricoh WG-30W Street photography details
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
lighter than average in class (232g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2")
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm F800EXR
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-30W
52
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2")
has no phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography factors
68
lighter than average in class (232 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
environment sealing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Landscape photography camera
49
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
does not have Timelapse function
43
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment sealing
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Vlogging features
Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging features
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (232 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone port
33
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F800EXR and Ricoh WG-30W
 Fujifilm FinePix F800EXRRicoh WG-30W
General Information
Make FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR Ricoh WG-30W
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2012-07-25 2014-10-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 232 gr (0.51 lb) 194 gr (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 41 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 143 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photographs 300 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $330 $280