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Fujifilm J30 vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Fujifilm J30 vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs

Fujifilm J30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched July 2009
Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Fujifilm J30 vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Fujifilm J30 versus Ricoh WG-20, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm J30 was launched 5 years earlier than the WG-20 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm J30 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm J30 grades versus the WG-20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Ricoh WG-20

 Fujifilm J30 WG-20 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Fujifilm J30

 WG-20 Fujifilm J30 
LaunchedFebruary 2014July 2009Fresher by 55 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Ricoh WG-20

 Fujifilm J30 WG-20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Fujifilm J30 vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm J30 enjoys outer dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-20 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm J30 versus Ricoh WG-20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm J30 and the WG-20.

Fujifilm J30 vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm J30 and WG-20 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm J30 vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm J30 and WG-20.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Ricoh WG-20 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm J30 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm J30 vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm J30 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography highlights
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
39
focusing manually
MP count good (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm J30 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Street photography camera
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm J30
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-20
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (14MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Travel photography details
Ricoh WG-20 Travel photography details
52
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
71
environment proof
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Landscape photography information
Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography information
23
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
47
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
environment proof
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Vlogging details
Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
30
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
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Fujifilm J30 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm J30 and Ricoh WG-20
 Fujifilm FinePix J30Ricoh WG-20
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix J30 Ricoh WG-20
Class Ultracompact Waterproof
Launched 2009-07-22 2014-02-05
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 grams (0.29 pounds) 164 grams (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $150 $370