Fujifilm S8500 vs Ricoh WG-30
61 Imaging
40 Features
40 Overall
40
91 Imaging
41 Features
34 Overall
38
Fujifilm S8500 vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/7000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1104mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Revealed January 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Announced October 2014
Fujifilm S8500 vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview
Below, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm S8500 and Ricoh WG-30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the WG-30 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe Fujifilm S8500 was released 21 months prior to the WG-30 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm S8500 grades vs the WG-30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Fujifilm S8500 vs Ricoh WG-30 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8500 and Ricoh WG-30. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm S8500 Gallery and Ricoh WG-30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Ricoh WG-30
Fujifilm S8500 | WG-30 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Fujifilm S8500
WG-30 | Fujifilm S8500 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Announced | October 2014 | January 2013 | More recent by 21 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Ricoh WG-30
Fujifilm S8500 | WG-30 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither provides Touch screen |
Fujifilm S8500 vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8500 provides outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm S8500 and Ricoh WG-30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 and the WG-30.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8500 and WG-30 is 61 and 91 respectively.
Fujifilm S8500 vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The graphic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8500 and WG-30.
To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of photos though you may want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older Fujifilm S8500 will be behind in sensor innovation.
Fujifilm S8500 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm S8500 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 | Ricoh WG-30 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Ricoh |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix S8500 | Ricoh WG-30 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2013-01-07 | 2014-10-09 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1104mm (46.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 0cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 200k dot | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/7000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | - | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 670 grams (1.48 pounds) | 192 grams (0.42 pounds) |
Dimensions | 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 300 shots |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $500 | $428 |