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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs

Fujifilm F900EXR
(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  • Superseded the Fujifilm F800EXR
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
  • Introduced October 2014
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F900EXR over the Ricoh WG-30

 Fujifilm F900EXR WG-30 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Fujifilm F900EXR

 WG-30 Fujifilm F900EXR 
IntroducedOctober 2014January 2013Newer by 20 months

Common features in the Fujifilm F900EXR and Ricoh WG-30

 Fujifilm F900EXR WG-30 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography details
44
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2")
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm F900EXR
Street photography with Ricoh WG-30
68
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors (232 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2")
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm F900EXR
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-30
55
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2")
terrible battery pack (260 per charge)
45
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-30 Travel photography advice
66
lighter than competitors (232g)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (260 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Landscape photography camera
47
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
supports RAW files
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
terrible battery pack (260 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
43
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Vlogging features
Ricoh WG-30 Vlogging features
34
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (232 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic support
33
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing mic port
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F900EXR and Ricoh WG-30
 Fujifilm FinePix F900EXRRicoh WG-30
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