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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Ricoh WG-30W

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs

Fujifilm Z1000EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • 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-30W
(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
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced October 2014
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

Below is a extensive comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus Ricoh WG-30W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and the WG-30W (16MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and WG-30W (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was introduced 3 years before the WG-30W and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR scores versus the WG-30W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Ricoh WG-30W

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR WG-30W 
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR

 WG-30W Fujifilm Z1000EXR 
IntroducedOctober 2014January 2012More recent by 33 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Ricoh WG-30W

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR WG-30W 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR enjoys outside measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30W has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus Ricoh WG-30W in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and the WG-30W.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and WG-30W is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Ricoh WG-30W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The graphic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and WG-30W.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR uses the larger sensor which will make getting bokeh easier. The older Fujifilm Z1000EXR is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography info
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2")
lack of RAW format
35
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Street photography features
Ricoh WG-30W Street photography features
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2")
lack of RAW format
61
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Sports photography camera
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2")
lack of phase detect autofocus
45
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Travel photography highlights
Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography highlights
65
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
71
weather proof
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Landscape photography camera
43
pretty wide (28mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
43
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging factors
35
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone socket
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone socket
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Ricoh WG-30W
 Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXRRicoh WG-30W
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR Ricoh WG-30W
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2012-01-05 2014-10-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface 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
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount 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 distance 9cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 157 gr (0.35 lb) 194 gr (0.43 lb)
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 photographs 300 photographs
Form 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 shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $0 $280