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Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh G900

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Ricoh G900 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh G900 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Older Model is FujiFilm XP10
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm XP50
Ricoh G900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2018
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh G900 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 versus Ricoh G900, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and G900 (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was brought out 7 years before the G900 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm XP30 grades against the G900 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Ricoh G900

 Fujifilm XP30 G900 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Fujifilm XP30

 G900 Fujifilm XP30 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018August 2011Newer by 79 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Ricoh G900

 Fujifilm XP30 G900 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP30 has exterior measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Ricoh G900 has proportions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm XP30 versus Ricoh G900 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 and the G900.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh G900 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP30 and G900 is 94 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh G900 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP30 and G900.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Ricoh G900 to give greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm XP30 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Portrait photography details
Ricoh G900 Portrait photography details
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
45
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Street photography info
Ricoh G900 Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition (247g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography advice
Ricoh G900 Sports photography advice
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (340 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP30
Travel photography with Ricoh G900
65
weather proofing
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
70
better than average battery pack (340 shots)
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
heavier than competition (247g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP30
Landscape photography with Ricoh G900
39
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
56
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (340 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging factors
Ricoh G900 Vlogging factors
29
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competition (247g)
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh G900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Ricoh G900
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Ricoh G900
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Ricoh G900
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2011-08-16 2018-02-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection 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)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 9cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Flash on, flash off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840x2160
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS BuiltIn Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 grams (0.36 lbs) 247 grams (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 200 photos 340 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $240 $752