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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z33WP
(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 - 92 x 60 x 21mm
  • Launched July 2009
Ricoh WG-30
(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
  • 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched October 2014
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Fujifilm Z33WP and Ricoh WG-30, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z33WP (10MP) and WG-30 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z33WP was announced 6 years earlier than the WG-30 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z33WP grades versus the WG-30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Ricoh WG-30

 Fujifilm Z33WP WG-30 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Fujifilm Z33WP

 WG-30 Fujifilm Z33WP 
LaunchedOctober 2014July 2009More modern by 64 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Z33WP and Ricoh WG-30

 Fujifilm Z33WP WG-30 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z33WP features outer measurements of 92mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm Z33WP and Ricoh WG-30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm Z33WP compared to the WG-30.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z33WP and WG-30 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh WG-30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The image here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z33WP and WG-30.

To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh WG-30 to offer more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z33WP is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography factors
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Street photography features
Ricoh WG-30 Street photography features
60
environment proofing
lighter than competition in class (110 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography advice
23
environment proofing
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Travel photography camera
60
lighter than competition in class (110 grams)
environment proofing
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
71
environment proof
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography info
26
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
43
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment proof
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Vlogging info
Ricoh WG-30 Vlogging info
25
lighter than competition in class (110g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
33
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
missing external mic socket
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z33WP and Ricoh WG-30
 Fujifilm FinePix Z33WPRicoh WG-30
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP Ricoh WG-30
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2009-07-01 2014-10-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
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 range 8cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.90 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
AE 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), 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110 gr (0.24 lbs) 192 gr (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 60 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" 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 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $197 $428