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Fujifilm S9200 vs Ricoh WG-30W

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S9200 front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Fujifilm S9200 vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs

Fujifilm S9200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Introduced January 2014
Ricoh WG-30W
(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
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced October 2014
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Fujifilm S9200 vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

Its time to look closer at the Fujifilm S9200 and Ricoh WG-30W, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S9200 (16MP) and the WG-30W (16MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm S9200 was launched 9 months earlier than the WG-30W and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S9200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm S9200 scores against the WG-30W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9200 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 Fujifilm S9200 WG-30W 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Fujifilm S9200

 WG-30W Fujifilm S9200 
AnnouncedOctober 2014January 2014Newer by 9 months

Common features in the Fujifilm S9200 and Ricoh WG-30W

 Fujifilm S9200 WG-30W 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S9200 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S9200 offers outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30W has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm S9200 and Ricoh WG-30W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S9200 and the WG-30W.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9200 and WG-30W is 61 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Ricoh WG-30W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9200 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The picture here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S9200 and WG-30W.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of files though you really should factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged Fujifilm S9200 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9200 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9200 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Portrait photography camera
37
good MP (16MP)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Street photography camera
41
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (670 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Sports photography features
Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography features
55
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
good battery power (500 per charge)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
environment proof
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Travel photography info
Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography info
54
good battery power (500 shots)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (670 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.9)
71
environment proof
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Landscape photography details
Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography details
44
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
good battery power (500 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
43
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S9200
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-30W
26
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (670 grams)
33
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have mic port
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Fujifilm S9200 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9200 and Ricoh WG-30W
 Fujifilm FinePix S9200Ricoh WG-30W
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S9200 Ricoh WG-30W
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2014-01-06 2014-10-09
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 gr (1.48 pounds) 194 gr (0.43 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 All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 500 photos 300 photos
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $300 $280