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Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Replaced the FujiFilm XP10
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm XP50
Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Introduced October 2010
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Fujifilm XP30 versus Ricoh G700SE, both Waterproof cameras by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was announced 11 months after the G700SE so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm XP30 scores vs the G700SE in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Ricoh G700SE

 Fujifilm XP30 G700SE 
IntroducedAugust 2011October 2010More modern by 11 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Fujifilm XP30

 G700SE Fujifilm XP30 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Ricoh G700SE

 Fujifilm XP30 G700SE 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP30 has got outer dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Ricoh G700SE has dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

See the Fujifilm XP30 versus Ricoh G700SE in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 compared to the G700SE.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP30 and G700SE is 94 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through specs. The pic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP30 and G700SE.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm XP30 to result in more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XP30 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
29
has manual focus
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Street photography features
Ricoh G700SE Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
51
environment proofing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (307 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography features
Ricoh G700SE Sports photography features
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Travel photography factors
Ricoh G700SE Travel photography factors
65
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery (200 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
59
environment proofing
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition in class (307 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography info
Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography info
39
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery (200 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
40
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging info
Ricoh G700SE Vlogging info
29
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
23
relatively wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (307g)
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Ricoh G700SE
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Ricoh G700SE
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2011-08-16 2010-10-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 9cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG -
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 BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 gr (0.36 pounds) 307 gr (0.68 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3")
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 200 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A DB-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $240 $0