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Fujifilm XP120 vs Ricoh WG-30W

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix XP120 front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Fujifilm XP120 vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs

Fujifilm XP120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2017
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP130
Ricoh WG-30W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm XP120 vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Fujifilm XP120 and Ricoh WG-30W, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP120 (16MP) and the WG-30W (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP120 was released 2 years after the WG-30W which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm XP120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm XP120 grades versus the WG-30W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP120 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 Fujifilm XP120 WG-30W 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017October 2014Newer by 28 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Fujifilm XP120

 WG-30W Fujifilm XP120 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP120 and Ricoh WG-30W

 Fujifilm XP120 WG-30W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Fujifilm XP120 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP120 features outer measurements of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") having a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30W has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm XP120 and Ricoh WG-30W in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm XP120 versus the WG-30W.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP120 and WG-30W is 91 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Ricoh WG-30W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP120 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP120 and WG-30W.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photos though you would want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent Fujifilm XP120 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP120 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP120 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP120
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-30W
41
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
has face detection focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
good MP (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Street photography features
Ricoh WG-30W Street photography features
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP120
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-30W
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (210 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Travel photography information
Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography information
67
environment sealing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
bad battery (210 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
weather sealing
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Landscape photography information
Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography information
50
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
environment sealing
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery (210 CIPA)
43
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging highlights
33
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone port
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no external mic socket
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Fujifilm XP120 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP120 and Ricoh WG-30W
 Fujifilm FinePix XP120Ricoh WG-30W
General Information
Company FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP120 Ricoh WG-30W
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2017-01-05 2014-10-09
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 9cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m (at Auto ISO) 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
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 203 grams (0.45 lb) 194 grams (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 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 210 shots 300 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, group shot) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $229 $280