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Fujifilm S9900w vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
61
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Fujifilm S9900w front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

Fujifilm S9900w vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9900w
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Released January 2015
Ricoh WG-30
(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
  • 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced October 2014
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Fujifilm S9900w and Ricoh WG-30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) and the WG-30 (16MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9900w was introduced 4 months later than the WG-30 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S9900w being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm S9900w scores vs the WG-30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the Ricoh WG-30

 Fujifilm S9900w WG-30 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Fujifilm S9900w

 WG-30 Fujifilm S9900w 

Common features in the Fujifilm S9900w and Ricoh WG-30

 Fujifilm S9900w WG-30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015October 2014Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S9900w vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S9900w offers external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S9900w and Ricoh WG-30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w compared to the WG-30.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9900w and WG-30 is 61 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Ricoh WG-30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The graphic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S9900w and WG-30.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of files but you should take the production date of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9900w vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S9900w
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-30
44
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detect focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
36
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S9900w
Street photography with Ricoh WG-30
41
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than others in class (670 grams)
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography details
53
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
45
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Travel photography info
Ricoh WG-30 Travel photography info
61
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
more heavy than others in class (670g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
71
environment sealing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography factors
50
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
43
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S9900w
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-30
57
really wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
missing microphone support
more heavy than others in class (670g)
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9900w and Ricoh WG-30
 Fujifilm S9900wRicoh WG-30
General Information
Make FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm S9900w Ricoh WG-30
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2015-01-14 2014-10-09
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 670 grams (1.48 lbs) 192 grams (0.42 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 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 photographs 300 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $719 $428