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Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh WG-6 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
  • Superseded the FujiFilm XP10
  • Successor is Fujifilm XP50
Ricoh WG-6
(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
  • 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Superseded the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh WG-6, both Waterproof cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and WG-6 (20MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was released 7 years before the WG-6 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm XP30 matches up vs the WG-6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Ricoh WG-6

 Fujifilm XP30 WG-6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Fujifilm XP30

 WG-6 Fujifilm XP30 
IntroducedFebruary 2018August 2011More modern by 79 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Ricoh WG-6

 Fujifilm XP30 WG-6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP30 offers outer measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-6 has sizing of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 and the WG-6.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP30 and WG-6 is 94 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The image here might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP30 and WG-6.

All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-6 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm XP30 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography information
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
45
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
offers face detect focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Street photography factors
Ricoh WG-6 Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than others in class (246g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography info
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery pack (340 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Travel photography details
Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography details
65
weather proof
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
70
good battery pack (340 shots)
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
more heavy than others in class (246g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography details
Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography details
39
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery (200 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
56
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
weather proofing
good battery pack (340 CIPA)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP30
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-6
29
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no microphone port
more heavy than others in class (246 grams)
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Ricoh WG-6
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Ricoh WG-6
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Ricoh WG-6
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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
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)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 9cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Flash on, flash off
External flash
AEB
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) 3840x2160
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165g (0.36 pounds) 246g (0.54 pounds)
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 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 images 340 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $240 $271