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Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh WG-80

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Ricoh WG-80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
35
Overall
39

Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh WG-80 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
  • Announced February 2009
Ricoh WG-80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.70" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released May 2022
  • Superseded the Ricoh WG-70
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh WG-80 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Fujifilm Z30 and Ricoh WG-80, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and WG-80 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z30 was introduced 14 years prior to the WG-80 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z30 grades against the WG-80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Ricoh WG-80

 Fujifilm Z30 WG-80 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Fujifilm Z30

 WG-80 Fujifilm Z30 
ReleasedMay 2022February 2009Fresher by 161 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Ricoh WG-80

 Fujifilm Z30 WG-80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.70"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh WG-80 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z30 has 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) while the Ricoh WG-80 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 against the WG-80.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh WG-80 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z30 and WG-80 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh WG-80 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh WG-80 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The visual underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z30 and WG-80.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-80 to offer more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z30 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh WG-80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
42
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detect focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Street photography details
Ricoh WG-80 Street photography details
55
lighter than others in class (110 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
55
environment proofing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z30
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-80
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
42
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh WG-80 Travel photography highlights
56
lighter than others in class (110 grams)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
71
environment proofing
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh WG-80 Landscape photography advice
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
44
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.70 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-80 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than others in class (110 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
31
quite wide (28mm)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have microphone jack
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Ricoh WG-80
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Ricoh WG-80
General Information
Company FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Ricoh WG-80
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-02-17 2022-05-19
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 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 8cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.70 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 3s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction On, off
External flash
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 110g (0.24 lbs) 193g (0.43 lbs)
Physical 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 Overall 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 - 300 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $150 $300