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Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh WG-50

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Ricoh WG-50 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
39
Overall
40

Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh WG-50 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
  • Released August 2011
  • Old Model is FujiFilm XP10
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP50
Ricoh WG-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed May 2017
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh WG-50 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh WG-50, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the WG-50 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm XP30 was introduced 6 years prior to the WG-50 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm XP30 grades vs the WG-50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Ricoh WG-50

 Fujifilm XP30 WG-50 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Fujifilm XP30

 WG-50 Fujifilm XP30 
RevealedMay 2017August 2011More recent by 70 months
Manually focus More precise focus

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Ricoh WG-50

 Fujifilm XP30 WG-50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh WG-50 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP30 enjoys outside 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) while the Ricoh WG-50 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh WG-50 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 and the WG-50.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh WG-50 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP30 and WG-50 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh WG-50 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh WG-50 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP30 and WG-50.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-50 to give you more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm XP30 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh WG-50 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP30
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-50
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
41
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Street photography highlights
Ricoh WG-50 Street photography highlights
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-50 Sports photography highlights
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
49
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Travel photography information
Ricoh WG-50 Travel photography information
65
weather sealing
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
71
environment proof
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-50 Landscape photography highlights
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
48
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-50 Vlogging advice
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
33
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic port
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Ricoh WG-50
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Ricoh WG-50
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Ricoh WG-50
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2011-08-16 2017-05-24
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 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
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 9cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync On, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165g (0.36 pounds) 193g (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 300 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $240 $280