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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh WG-30W

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

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh WG-30W 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
  • Released July 2009
Ricoh WG-30W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released October 2014
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm Z33WP versus Ricoh WG-30W, both Waterproof cameras by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z33WP (10MP) and WG-30W (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z33WP was announced 6 years prior to the WG-30W and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm Z33WP matches up vs the WG-30W for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Ricoh WG-30W

 Fujifilm Z33WP WG-30W 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Fujifilm Z33WP

 WG-30W Fujifilm Z33WP 
ReleasedOctober 2014July 2009More recent by 64 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Z33WP and Ricoh WG-30W

 Fujifilm Z33WP WG-30W 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z33WP has got outer measurements of 92mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30W has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm Z33WP and the WG-30W.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

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

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh WG-30W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z33WP and WG-30W.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-30W to result in greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z33WP will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Portrait photography features
Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography features
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Street photography details
Ricoh WG-30W Street photography details
60
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (110g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z33WP
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-30W
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environment proof
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography advice
60
lighter than competition in class (110 grams)
environment proof
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
71
weather sealing
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography factors
26
environment proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
43
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16MP)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Vlogging details
Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging details
25
lighter than competition in class (110g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic jack
33
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z33WP and Ricoh WG-30W
 Fujifilm FinePix Z33WPRicoh WG-30W
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP Ricoh WG-30W
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Released 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 surface 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
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 8cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110g (0.24 pounds) 194g (0.43 pounds)
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 Overall 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 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $197 $280