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Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh WG-4

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh WG-4 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
  • Earlier Model is FujiFilm XP10
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm XP50
Ricoh WG-4
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Ricoh WG-4

 Fujifilm XP30 WG-4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Fujifilm XP30

 WG-4 Fujifilm XP30 
RevealedFebruary 2014August 2011Newer by 30 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Ricoh WG-4

 Fujifilm XP30 WG-4 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh WG-4 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography highlights
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
41
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detection focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Street photography information
Ricoh WG-4 Street photography information
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
low fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (240 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP30
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-4
65
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
72
environment proofing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery (240 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography details
Ricoh WG-4 Landscape photography details
39
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
54
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-4 Vlogging factors
29
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
36
fairly wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Ricoh WG-4
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Ricoh WG-4
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