Fujifilm X20 vs Ricoh WG-30

Following is a in-depth review of the Fujifilm X20 and Ricoh WG-30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and WG-30 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and WG-30 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X20 was manufactured 17 months prior to the WG-30 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm X20 matches up against the WG-30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X20 & Ricoh WG-30. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm X20 Gallery & Ricoh WG-30 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X20 enjoys outside dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30 has sizing 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X20 and the WG-30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X20 and WG-30 is 83 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The pic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X20 and WG-30.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X20 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Ricoh WG-30 will offer you more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X20 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.