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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Ricoh WG-4

Portability
59
Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
47
Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
 
Ricoh WG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • Older Model is FujiFilm HS20 EXR
  • Later Model is Fujifilm HS35EXR
Ricoh WG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Released February 2014
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Ricoh WG-4, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the WG-4 (16MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and WG-4 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was unveiled 3 years prior to the WG-4 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR grades versus the WG-4 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Ricoh WG-4

 Fujifilm HS30EXR WG-4 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 WG-4 Fujifilm HS30EXR 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2012More modern by 25 months

Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Ricoh WG-4

 Fujifilm HS30EXR WG-4 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm HS30EXR enjoys physical dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") having a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Ricoh WG-4 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 depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR against the WG-4.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Ricoh WG-4 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and WG-4 is 59 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Ricoh WG-4 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The picture underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and WG-4.

All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS30EXR has got the bigger sensor which will make getting shallow DOF simpler. The more aged Fujifilm HS30EXR will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Ricoh WG-4 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography factors
55
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2")
41
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Street photography camera
55
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2")
heavier than others in class (687 grams)
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Sports photography factors
Ricoh WG-4 Sports photography factors
52
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2")
lack of phase detect AF
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (240 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Travel photography info
Ricoh WG-4 Travel photography info
51
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (687 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
72
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
low battery (240 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-4 Landscape photography factors
51
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2")
lack of Time Lapse mode
54
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm HS30EXR
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-4
28
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic jack
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than others in class (687g)
36
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of mic socket
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS30EXR and Ricoh WG-4
 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXRRicoh WG-4
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Ricoh WG-4
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2012-01-05 2014-02-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 687g (1.51 pounds) 230g (0.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 240 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $430 $330