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Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh WG-30W

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh WG-30W 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-30W
(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
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Fujifilm Z30 and Ricoh WG-30W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and WG-30W (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z30 was manufactured 6 years before the WG-30W and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm Z30 scores versus the WG-30W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 Fujifilm Z30 WG-30W 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Fujifilm Z30

 WG-30W Fujifilm Z30 
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Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Ricoh WG-30W

 Fujifilm Z30 WG-30W 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z30 offers exterior measurements of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30W has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 versus the WG-30W.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z30 and WG-30W is 96 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh WG-30W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z30 and WG-30W.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Ricoh WG-30W to deliver greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z30 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography features
Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography features
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
36
MP count good (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Street photography information
Ricoh WG-30W Street photography information
55
lighter than competition in class (110g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Sports photography camera
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competition in class (110 grams)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
71
weather proof
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography info
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
43
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16MP)
weather proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging info
Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging info
25
lighter than competition in class (110 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic support
33
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic support
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Ricoh WG-30W
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Ricoh WG-30W
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Ricoh WG-30W
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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
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
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 8cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
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 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 110 grams (0.24 lb) 194 grams (0.43 lb)
Physical 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 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $150 $280