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Fujifilm X30 vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52
Fujifilm X30 front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Fujifilm X30 vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs

Fujifilm X30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
  • Announced August 2014
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X20
Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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Fujifilm X30 vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Fujifilm X30 versus Ricoh WG-20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and WG-20 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X30 was revealed 7 months after the WG-20 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X30 matches up versus the WG-20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Ricoh WG-20

 Fujifilm X30 WG-20 
RevealedAugust 2014February 2014Newer by 7 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Fujifilm X30

 WG-20 Fujifilm X30 

Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Ricoh WG-20

 Fujifilm X30 WG-20 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X30 vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X30 enjoys exterior dimensions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-20 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X30 versus Ricoh WG-20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X30 vs the WG-20.

Fujifilm X30 vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X30 and WG-20 is 80 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm X30 vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The image below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X30 and WG-20.

All in all, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X30 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Ricoh WG-20 will resolve more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X30 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X30 vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X30 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography information
47
has manual focus
provides face detect focus
saves RAW files
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (2/3")
40
manual focus
good MP (14MP)
supports face detect focusing
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X30 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Street photography camera
64
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
very small sensor (2/3")
more heavy than competitors in class (423 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Sports photography features
Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography features
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
great battery (470 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (2/3")
44
has image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X30
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-20
62
great battery (470 per charge)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competitors in class (423 grams)
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
71
environment proofing
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography advice
58
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
great battery (470 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (2/3")
47
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (14MP)
environment proofing
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X30 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Vlogging camera
34
fairly wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone support
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
more heavy than competitors in class (423 grams)
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Fujifilm X30 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X30 and Ricoh WG-20
 Fujifilm X30Ricoh WG-20
General Information
Make FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm X30 Ricoh WG-20
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2014-08-26 2014-02-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.65x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 4.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 423 grams (0.93 lbs) 164 grams (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 470 images 260 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-95 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $499 $370