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Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh WG-50

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Ricoh WG-50 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40

Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh WG-50 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
  • Introduced February 2009
Ricoh WG-50
(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
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched May 2017
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh WG-50 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh WG-50, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and WG-50 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z30 was announced 9 years earlier than the WG-50 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm Z30 grades versus the WG-50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Ricoh WG-50

 Fujifilm Z30 WG-50 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Fujifilm Z30

 WG-50 Fujifilm Z30 
LaunchedMay 2017February 2009Newer by 100 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Ricoh WG-50

 Fujifilm Z30 WG-50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh WG-50 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z30 enjoys outer dimensions of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-50 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 compared to the WG-50.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh WG-50 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z30 and WG-50 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh WG-50 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh WG-50 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The pic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z30 and WG-50.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Ricoh WG-50 to provide greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z30 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh WG-50 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-50 Portrait photography information
19
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
42
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Street photography factors
Ricoh WG-50 Street photography factors
55
lighter than average (110 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography factors
Ricoh WG-50 Sports photography factors
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
49
has image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography features
Ricoh WG-50 Travel photography features
56
lighter than average (110g)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
71
weather proof
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography features
Ricoh WG-50 Landscape photography features
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
48
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proof
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-50 Vlogging factors
25
lighter than average (110g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic support
33
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing external mic port
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Ricoh WG-50
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Ricoh WG-50
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Ricoh WG-50
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-02-17 2017-05-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 8cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 3 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction On, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110 grams (0.24 lbs) 193 grams (0.43 lbs)
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 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $150 $280