Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh WG-6
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh WG-6 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
- Announced February 2009
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
- Announced February 2018
- Previous Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Photography Glossary Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview
Here, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm Z30 and Ricoh WG-6, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and WG-6 (20MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe Fujifilm Z30 was announced 10 years before the WG-6 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm Z30 grades versus the WG-6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix Z30 & Ricoh WG-6. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm Z30 Gallery & Ricoh WG-6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Ricoh WG-6
| Fujifilm Z30 | WG-6 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Fujifilm Z30
| WG-6 | Fujifilm Z30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2018 | February 2009 | Newer by 109 months | |
| Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
| Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
| Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper screen (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Ricoh WG-6
| Fujifilm Z30 | WG-6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
| Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
| Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z30 provides exterior measurements of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-6 has measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm Z30 and Ricoh WG-6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 against the WG-6.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z30 and WG-6 is 96 and 89 respectively.
Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z30 and WG-6.
Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Ricoh WG-6 to give greater detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z30 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix Z30 | Ricoh WG-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Ricoh |
| Model | Fujifilm FinePix Z30 | Ricoh WG-6 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Announced | 2009-02-17 | 2018-02-21 |
| 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 20MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 125 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection 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) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus range | 8cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 3 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.10 m | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Flash on, flash off |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| 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) | 3840x2160 |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 3840x2160 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Supports FlashAir SD cards |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
| GPS | None | Built-in |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 110g (0.24 lbs) | 246g (0.54 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
| 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 | - | 340 photographs |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-45 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $150 | $271 |