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Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
  • Released February 2009
Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh WG-20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and WG-20 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z30 was brought out 6 years prior to the WG-20 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm Z30 scores vs the WG-20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Ricoh WG-20

 Fujifilm Z30 WG-20 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Fujifilm Z30

 WG-20 Fujifilm Z30 
LaunchedFebruary 2014February 2009More recent by 60 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Ricoh WG-20

 Fujifilm Z30 WG-20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z30 offers physical measurements of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-20 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh WG-20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 versus the WG-20.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z30 and WG-20 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z30 and WG-20.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Ricoh WG-20 to give greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z30 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography information
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
39
focusing manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Street photography info
Ricoh WG-20 Street photography info
55
lighter than average in class (110 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Sports photography camera
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than average in class (110g)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
71
environment sealing
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography info
22
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
47
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging features
Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging features
25
lighter than average in class (110 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
30
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Ricoh WG-20
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Ricoh WG-20
General Information
Company FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Ricoh WG-20
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-02-17 2014-02-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 8cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 3s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 4.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110 gr (0.24 lb) 164 gr (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 - 260 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $150 $370