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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Ricoh WG-30W

Portability
80
Imaging
69
Features
76
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T100 front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 448g - 121 x 83 x 47mm
  • Released May 2018
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-T200
Ricoh WG-30W
(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
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released October 2014
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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Fujifilm X-T100 and Ricoh WG-30W, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T100 (24MP) and WG-30W (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T100 (APS-C) and WG-30W (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T100 was manufactured 3 years later than the WG-30W and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-T100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T100 grades vs the WG-30W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T100 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 Fujifilm X-T100 WG-30W 
ReleasedMay 2018October 2014More recent by 45 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Fujifilm X-T100

 WG-30W Fujifilm X-T100 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T100 and Ricoh WG-30W

 Fujifilm X-T100 WG-30W 
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T100 provides external measurements of 121mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 448 grams (0.99 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30W has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-T100 and Ricoh WG-30W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-T100 compared to the WG-30W.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T100 and WG-30W is 80 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Ricoh WG-30W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T100 and WG-30W.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T100 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-T100 will produce more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T100 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T100
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-30W
81
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
36
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T100
Street photography with Ricoh WG-30W
72
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average in class (448g)
62
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T100
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-30W
72
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
great battery pack (430 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
45
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Travel photography information
Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography information
74
great battery pack (430 CIPA)
has bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
MP count good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
heavier than average in class (448g)
display isn't selfie friendly
71
weather proof
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography info
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3")
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (430 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging information
34
touchscreen functionality
provides face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average in class (448 grams)
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T100 and Ricoh WG-30W
 Fujifilm X-T100Ricoh WG-30W
General Information
Make FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm X-T100 Ricoh WG-30W
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Released 2018-05-24 2014-10-09
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 125
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 91 9
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 54 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander 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 3840 x 2160 @ 15p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 448 gr (0.99 lbs) 194 gr (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 121 x 83 x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 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 430 pictures 300 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, smile, buddy, group, face) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/ SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $499 $280