Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh WG-4
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs
(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
- Earlier Model is FujiFilm XP10
- Refreshed by Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Revealed February 2014

Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview
Lets look closer at the Fujifilm XP30 versus Ricoh WG-4, both Waterproof cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the WG-4 (16MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm XP30 was manufactured 3 years before the WG-4 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm XP30 grades versus the WG-4 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh WG-4 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix XP30 & Ricoh WG-4. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm XP30 Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Ricoh WG-4
Fujifilm XP30 | WG-4 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Fujifilm XP30
WG-4 | Fujifilm XP30 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | ![]() | August 2011 | Newer by 30 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Ricoh WG-4
Fujifilm XP30 | WG-4 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP30 has got physical dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 has proportions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm XP30 versus Ricoh WG-4 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 versus the WG-4.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP30 and WG-4 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The pic here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP30 and WG-4.
As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-4 to provide more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm XP30 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 | Ricoh WG-4 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Ricoh |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix XP30 | Ricoh WG-4 |
Class | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2011-08-16 | 2014-02-05 |
Physical type | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-4.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 9cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set 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, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 165 grams (0.36 lbs) | 230 grams (0.51 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" 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 pictures | 240 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-45A | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $240 | $330 |