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Fujifilm XP150 vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
33
Overall
36
Fujifilm FinePix XP150 front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

Fujifilm XP150 vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 205g - 103 x 71 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Ricoh WG-30
(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
  • 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced October 2014
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Fujifilm XP150 and Ricoh WG-30, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP150 (14MP) and the WG-30 (16MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP150 was brought out 3 years earlier than the WG-30 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm XP150 grades against the WG-30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP150 over the Ricoh WG-30

 Fujifilm XP150 WG-30 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Fujifilm XP150

 WG-30 Fujifilm XP150 
IntroducedOctober 2014January 2012More recent by 33 months

Common features in the Fujifilm XP150 and Ricoh WG-30

 Fujifilm XP150 WG-30 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP150 vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP150 features outer measurements of 103mm x 71mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst 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).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XP150 versus the WG-30.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP150 and WG-30 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Ricoh WG-30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP150 and WG-30.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-30 to offer greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm XP150 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP150 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Portrait photography features
Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography features
29
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
36
megapixel count good (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Street photography highlights
Ricoh WG-30 Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography highlights
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Travel photography info
Ricoh WG-30 Travel photography info
67
environment sealing
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
71
weather sealing
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography info
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-30 Vlogging factors
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
33
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP150 and Ricoh WG-30
 Fujifilm FinePix XP150Ricoh WG-30
General Information
Make FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP150 Ricoh WG-30
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2012-01-05 2014-10-09
Physical type Compact 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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3072 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 9cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205g (0.45 pounds) 192g (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 71 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 300 photos 300 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $260 $428