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Fujifilm XP50 vs Ricoh WG-30W

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
32
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

Fujifilm XP50 vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs

Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Replaced the Fujifilm XP30
  • Updated by Fujifilm XP60
Ricoh WG-30W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched October 2014
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm XP50 versus Ricoh WG-30W, both Waterproof cameras by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and the WG-30W (16MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm XP50 was revealed 3 years prior to the WG-30W which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm XP50 grades versus the WG-30W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 Fujifilm XP50 WG-30W 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Fujifilm XP50

 WG-30W Fujifilm XP50 
LaunchedOctober 2014January 2012More modern by 33 months

Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Ricoh WG-30W

 Fujifilm XP50 WG-30W 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP50 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP50 provides exterior dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30W has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm XP50 versus Ricoh WG-30W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 compared to the WG-30W.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP50 and WG-30W is 93 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Ricoh WG-30W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The picture below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP50 and WG-30W.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Ricoh WG-30W to render more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm XP50 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP50 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP50
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-30W
29
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
36
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography information
41
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (220 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
45
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Travel photography camera
64
weather proof
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (220 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
71
weather sealing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Landscape photography camera
39
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery (220 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
43
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16MP)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Vlogging details
Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging details
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic support
33
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic jack
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP50 and Ricoh WG-30W
 Fujifilm FinePix XP50Ricoh WG-30W
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP50 Ricoh WG-30W
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2012-01-05 2014-10-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3072 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 9cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175g (0.39 lb) 194g (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 220 photographs 300 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $180 $280