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Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z37
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Released 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
  • Introduced October 2014
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview

Below is a in depth review of the Fujifilm Z37 versus Ricoh WG-30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and WG-30 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z37 was launched 6 years earlier than the WG-30 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm Z37 matches up versus the WG-30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Ricoh WG-30

 Fujifilm Z37 WG-30 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Fujifilm Z37

 WG-30 Fujifilm Z37 
IntroducedOctober 2014July 2009More recent by 63 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Ricoh WG-30

 Fujifilm Z37 WG-30 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z37 offers outside measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 against the WG-30.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z37 and WG-30 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh WG-30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z37 and WG-30.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Ricoh WG-30 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z37 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Portrait photography features
Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography features
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Street photography features
Ricoh WG-30 Street photography features
54
lighter than competition in class (125g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Sports photography features
Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography features
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
45
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
71
environment proof
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography info
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
43
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-30 Vlogging factors
25
lighter than competition in class (125g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic socket
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic support
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Ricoh WG-30
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Ricoh WG-30
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Ricoh WG-30
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-07-22 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 8cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 3 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
AEB
WB 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
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125g (0.28 pounds) 192g (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $130 $428