Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Ricoh WG-30

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm S2 Pro versus Ricoh WG-30, former being a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and WG-30 (16MP) and the Fujifilm S2 Pro (APS-C) and WG-30 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm S2 Pro was revealed 13 years before the WG-30 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S2 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm S2 Pro scores against the WG-30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro & Ricoh WG-30. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S2 Pro Gallery & Ricoh WG-30 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S2 Pro has got outer measurements of 142mm x 131mm x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") with a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S2 Pro versus Ricoh WG-30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S2 Pro compared to the WG-30.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S2 Pro and WG-30 is 56 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S2 Pro and WG-30.

Plainly, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm S2 Pro having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Ricoh WG-30 will give more detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S2 Pro is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.