Fujifilm S8300 vs Ricoh WG-30

Below, we are comparing the Fujifilm S8300 versus Ricoh WG-30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and the WG-30 (16MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8300 was released 21 months before the WG-30 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm S8300 grades versus the WG-30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8300 & Ricoh WG-30. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8300 Gallery & Ricoh WG-30 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8300 has outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 vs the WG-30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8300 and WG-30 is 61 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The visual underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8300 and WG-30.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of pictures though you should really take the age of the products into consideration. The older Fujifilm S8300 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.