Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh G700SE

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 versus Ricoh G700SE, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z30 was launched 20 months prior to the G700SE which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm Z30 grades vs the G700SE for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix Z30 and Ricoh G700SE. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Z30 Gallery and Ricoh G700SE Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z30 features outside dimensions of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Ricoh G700SE has specifications of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 versus the G700SE.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z30 and G700SE is 96 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z30 and G700SE.

As you can see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Ricoh G700SE to render extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z30 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.