Fujifilm F900EXR vs Ricoh WG-30
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40 Features
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91 Imaging
40 Features
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 232g - 105 x 61 x 36mm
- Released January 2013
- Superseded the Fujifilm F800EXR
(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
- Introduced October 2014

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview
The following is a thorough review of the Fujifilm F900EXR vs Ricoh WG-30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and the WG-30 (16MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") and WG-30 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

The Fujifilm F900EXR was launched 20 months earlier than the WG-30 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm F900EXR grades vs the WG-30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Ricoh WG-30 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR and Ricoh WG-30. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm F900EXR Gallery and Ricoh WG-30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F900EXR over the Ricoh WG-30
Fujifilm F900EXR | WG-30 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Fujifilm F900EXR
WG-30 | Fujifilm F900EXR | |||
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Introduced | October 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | Newer by 20 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm F900EXR and Ricoh WG-30
Fujifilm F900EXR | WG-30 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm F900EXR vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm F900EXR comes with external measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
See the Fujifilm F900EXR vs Ricoh WG-30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR versus the WG-30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F900EXR and WG-30 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F900EXR and WG-30.
As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F900EXR has got the bigger sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field easier. The more aged Fujifilm F900EXR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR | Ricoh WG-30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Ricoh |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR | Ricoh WG-30 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Released | 2013-01-30 | 2014-10-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | EXR II | - |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 30.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
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 range | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 920k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
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 | 232g (0.51 lb) | 192g (0.42 lb) |
Dimensions | 105 x 61 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 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 | 260 images | 300 images |
Battery form | 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 | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $380 | $428 |