Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh WG-30

Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Ricoh WG-30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and WG-30 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was launched 6 years before the WG-30 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm S8100fd scores vs the WG-30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd and Ricoh WG-30. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery and Ricoh WG-30 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8100fd has physical dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd and the WG-30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8100fd and WG-30 is 75 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8100fd and WG-30.

As you have seen, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-30 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8100fd will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.