Fujifilm S8100fd vs Ricoh WG-30W

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm S8100fd and Ricoh WG-30W, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and WG-30W (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was manufactured 6 years earlier than the WG-30W which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm S8100fd grades versus the WG-30W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd and Ricoh WG-30W. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery and Ricoh WG-30W Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8100fd has got outer dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30W has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S8100fd and Ricoh WG-30W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd and the WG-30W.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8100fd and WG-30W is 75 and 91 respectively.

Normally, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The image here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8100fd and WG-30W.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Ricoh WG-30W to deliver extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8100fd is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.