Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh WG-70

The following is a thorough assessment of the Fujifilm Z30 and Ricoh WG-70, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and WG-70 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z30 was brought out 12 years earlier than the WG-70 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm Z30 matches up against the WG-70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix Z30 & Ricoh WG-70. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm Z30 Gallery & Ricoh WG-70 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z30 comes with exterior measurements of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-70 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 versus the WG-70.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z30 and WG-70 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z30 and WG-70.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Ricoh WG-70 to render more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z30 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.