Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh WG-20
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh WG-20 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix Z30 & Ricoh WG-20. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm Z30 Gallery & Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Ricoh WG-20
Fujifilm Z30 | WG-20 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Fujifilm Z30
WG-20 | Fujifilm Z30 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 60 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Ricoh WG-20
Fujifilm Z30 | WG-20 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 | Ricoh WG-20 | |
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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 |