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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z1000EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 157g - 102 x 60 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2012
Ricoh WG-30
(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
  • 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced October 2014
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Ricoh WG-30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and the WG-30 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and WG-30 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was manufactured 3 years prior to the WG-30 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR scores vs the WG-30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Ricoh WG-30

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR WG-30 
Screen dimension3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR

 WG-30 Fujifilm Z1000EXR 
AnnouncedOctober 2014January 2012More modern by 33 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Ricoh WG-30

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR WG-30 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR provides outer dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Ricoh WG-30 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR against the WG-30.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and WG-30 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Ricoh WG-30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The image here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and WG-30.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR uses the bigger sensor which will make achieving bokeh less difficult. The more aged Fujifilm Z1000EXR is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z1000EXR
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-30
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2")
no RAW format
36
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Street photography advice
Ricoh WG-30 Street photography advice
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2")
no RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Sports photography features
Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography features
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2")
no phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-30 Travel photography factors
66
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
weather proofing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z1000EXR
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-30
43
rather wide (28mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
43
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-30 Vlogging advice
35
rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
33
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic jack
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Ricoh WG-30
 Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXRRicoh WG-30
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR Ricoh WG-30
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2012-01-05 2014-10-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
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)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 9cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.70 m (Wide: 30 cm–3.0 m / Tele: 1.0m–2.1 m) 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 157g (0.35 lbs) 192g (0.42 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 60 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 220 shots 300 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $0 $428