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Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh WG-30 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
  • Launched February 2009
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
  • Launched October 2014
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Fujifilm Z30 and Ricoh WG-30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and WG-30 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z30 was launched 6 years prior to the WG-30 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm Z30 matches up versus the WG-30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Ricoh WG-30

 Fujifilm Z30 WG-30 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Fujifilm Z30

 WG-30 Fujifilm Z30 
LaunchedOctober 2014February 2009More recent by 68 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Ricoh WG-30

 Fujifilm Z30 WG-30 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z30 has got exterior dimensions of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm Z30 and Ricoh WG-30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 vs the WG-30.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z30 and WG-30 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh WG-30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The photograph here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z30 and WG-30.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Ricoh WG-30 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z30 will be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z30
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-30
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Street photography info
Ricoh WG-30 Street photography info
55
lighter than competition (110g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z30
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-30
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
45
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-30 Travel photography advice
56
lighter than competition (110 grams)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
71
environment proofing
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography info
22
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
43
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging info
Ricoh WG-30 Vlogging info
25
lighter than competition (110g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
33
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of microphone socket
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Ricoh WG-30
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Ricoh WG-30
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Ricoh WG-30
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-02-17 2014-10-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount 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 distance 8cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 3 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110 gr (0.24 lb) 192 gr (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 300 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $150 $428