Fujifilm S8300 vs Ricoh WG-30W

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm S8300 and Ricoh WG-30W, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and the WG-30W (16MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8300 was brought out 21 months before the WG-30W making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm S8300 grades versus the WG-30W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8300 & Ricoh WG-30W. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8300 Gallery & Ricoh WG-30W Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8300 has outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30W has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 vs the WG-30W.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8300 and WG-30W is 61 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8300 and WG-30W.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of photographs however you really should consider the age of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm S8300 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.