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Fujifilm S1 vs Ricoh WG-30W

Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Fujifilm S1 vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs

Fujifilm S1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
  • Released January 2014
Ricoh WG-30W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released October 2014
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Fujifilm S1 vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm S1 versus Ricoh WG-30W, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the WG-30W (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1 was released 9 months before the WG-30W which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm S1 matches up vs the WG-30W for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 Fujifilm S1 WG-30W 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Fujifilm S1

 WG-30W Fujifilm S1 
ReleasedOctober 2014January 2014Newer by 9 months

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 and Ricoh WG-30W

 Fujifilm S1 WG-30W 
Touch display Absent Touch display

Fujifilm S1 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm S1 has outer measurements of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30W has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S1 versus Ricoh WG-30W in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S1 compared to the WG-30W.

Fujifilm S1 vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1 and WG-30W is 60 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 vs Ricoh WG-30W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The picture below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S1 and WG-30W.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photos though you should always consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm S1 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S1 vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography highlights
56
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S1
Street photography with Ricoh WG-30W
58
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (680g)
61
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography info
57
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
45
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S1
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-30W
63
better than average battery (350 shots)
weather proofing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
more heavy than competition (680g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
weather proofing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Landscape photography features
Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography features
58
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
43
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Vlogging camera
57
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no microphone port
more heavy than competition (680g)
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing external mic port
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Fujifilm S1 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 and Ricoh WG-30W
 Fujifilm FinePix S1Ricoh WG-30W
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix S1 Ricoh WG-30W
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2014-01-06 2014-10-09
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 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 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.00 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, 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 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680 gr (1.50 pounds) 194 gr (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 350 photos 300 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-85 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $400 $280