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Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh WG-6 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
  • Announced February 2009
Ricoh WG-6
(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").

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The 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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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 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018February 2009Newer by 109 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Ricoh WG-6

 Fujifilm Z30 WG-6 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Portrait photography camera
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
45
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
features face detection autofocus
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Street photography details
Ricoh WG-6 Street photography details
55
lighter than competitors (110g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than average in class (246g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z30
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-6
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery (340 shots)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competitors (110g)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
70
better than average battery (340 CIPA)
weather proof
megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
more heavy than average in class (246 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography details
Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography details
22
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
56
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
weather proof
better than average battery (340 per charge)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than competitors (110 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (246 grams)
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Ricoh WG-6
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Ricoh 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