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Fujifilm S8500 vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

Fujifilm S8500 vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8500
(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
Ricoh WG-30
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Ricoh WG-30

 Fujifilm S8500 WG-30 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Fujifilm S8500

 WG-30 Fujifilm S8500 
AnnouncedOctober 2014January 2013More 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 typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8500 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8500
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-30
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
36
good resolution (16MP)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Street photography info
Ricoh WG-30 Street photography info
41
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography advice
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great zoom range (24-1104mm 46.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/7,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
45
has image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-30 Travel photography advice
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (1104mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (670g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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environment proof
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8500
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-30
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rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Vlogging info
Ricoh WG-30 Vlogging info
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rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competition (670g)
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing microphone port
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8500 and Ricoh WG-30
 Fujifilm FinePix S8500Ricoh 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