Fujifilm X10 vs Ricoh WG-30W

Lets take a deeper look at the Fujifilm X10 and Ricoh WG-30W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and WG-30W (16MP) and the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and WG-30W (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X10 was brought out 3 years prior to the WG-30W and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm X10 matches up versus the WG-30W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X10 & Ricoh WG-30W. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm X10 Gallery & Ricoh WG-30W Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X10 comes with outside dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30W has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X10 and Ricoh WG-30W in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X10 vs the WG-30W.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X10 and WG-30W is 83 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The photograph here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X10 and WG-30W.

As you have seen, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X10 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Ricoh WG-30W will show more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X10 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.