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Fujifilm XP200 vs Ricoh WG-30W

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix XP200 front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Fujifilm XP200 vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs

Fujifilm XP200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 232g - 116 x 71 x 30mm
  • Announced March 2013
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
  • Introduced October 2014
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Fujifilm XP200 vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm XP200 and Ricoh WG-30W, both Waterproof digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP200 (16MP) and the WG-30W (16MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP200 was launched 18 months before the WG-30W which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm XP200 scores against the WG-30W for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP200 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 Fujifilm XP200 WG-30W 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Fujifilm XP200

 WG-30W Fujifilm XP200 
IntroducedOctober 2014March 2013Newer by 18 months

Common features in the Fujifilm XP200 and Ricoh WG-30W

 Fujifilm XP200 WG-30W 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Fujifilm XP200 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP200 comes with exterior dimensions of 116mm x 71mm x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30W has sizing 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 XP200 and Ricoh WG-30W in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XP200 compared to the WG-30W.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP200 and WG-30W is 90 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Ricoh WG-30W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP200 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The picture here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP200 and WG-30W.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photos though you should always factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm XP200 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP200 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP200 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography information
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Street photography information
Ricoh WG-30W Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography information
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
45
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP200
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-30W
66
environment proof
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
71
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography advice
45
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging factors
31
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone socket
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Fujifilm XP200 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP200 and Ricoh WG-30W
 Fujifilm FinePix XP200Ricoh WG-30W
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP200 Ricoh WG-30W
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2013-03-22 2014-10-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type 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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 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 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type 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 range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 232g (0.51 pounds) 194g (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 71 x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") 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 pictures 300 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, delay, Group Timer) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $250 $280