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Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs

Fujifilm Z30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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-4 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Successor is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z30 was announced 6 years earlier than the WG-4 GPS and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm Z30 matches up versus the WG-4 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 Fujifilm Z30 WG-4 GPS 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Fujifilm Z30

 WG-4 GPS Fujifilm Z30 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014February 2009Fresher by 60 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 Fujifilm Z30 WG-4 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z30 provides outer measurements of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has proportions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 and the WG-4 GPS.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z30 and WG-4 GPS is 96 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The photograph here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z30 and WG-4 GPS.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to offer greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z30 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography factors
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
41
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Street photography advice
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography advice
55
lighter than competition in class (110g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (235 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z30
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (240 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography details
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography details
56
lighter than competition in class (110 grams)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
69
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
bad battery power (240 per charge)
more heavy than competition in class (235g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
22
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
54
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment proofing
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery power (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z30
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
25
lighter than competition in class (110 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (235g)
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Ricoh WG-4 GPS
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-02-17 2014-02-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 8cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 3 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 110g (0.24 lbs) 235g (0.52 lbs)
Dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $150 $210