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Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS 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
  • Launched August 2011
  • Superseded the FujiFilm XP10
  • Later Model is Fujifilm XP50
Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(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
  • 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Replacement is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS, both Waterproof cameras by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the WG-4 GPS (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was unveiled 3 years before the WG-4 GPS and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm XP30 matches up versus the WG-4 GPS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 Fujifilm XP30 WG-4 GPS 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Fujifilm XP30

 WG-4 GPS Fujifilm XP30 
LaunchedFebruary 2014August 2011Fresher by 30 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 Fujifilm XP30 WG-4 GPS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP30 comes with outside measurements 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 GPS has dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 vs the WG-4 GPS.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP30 and WG-4 GPS is 94 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP30 and WG-4 GPS.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to provide extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm XP30 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography highlights
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good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
41
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides face detection focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP30
Street photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (235g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography details
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (240 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Travel photography information
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography information
65
weather proofing
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery (200 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery power (240 per charge)
more heavy than competitors in class (235g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography information
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography information
39
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery (200 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
54
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery power (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Vlogging information
29
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
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rather wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (235g)
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Ricoh WG-4 GPS
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2011-08-16 2014-02-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 9cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
AE 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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 gr (0.36 lbs) 235 gr (0.52 lbs)
Physical 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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photos 240 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $240 $210