Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix Z30 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm Z30 Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Fujifilm Z30 | WG-4 GPS |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Fujifilm Z30
WG-4 GPS | Fujifilm Z30 | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 60 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Fujifilm Z30 | WG-4 GPS | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 | Ricoh WG-4 GPS | |
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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 |