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Fujifilm X30 vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
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Fujifilm X30 front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Fujifilm X30 vs Ricoh WG-30 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
  • Introduced August 2014
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X20
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
  • Introduced October 2014
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Fujifilm X30 vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Fujifilm X30 vs Ricoh WG-30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and WG-30 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and WG-30 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X30 was introduced within a month of the WG-30 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm X30 matches up versus the WG-30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Ricoh WG-30

 Fujifilm X30 WG-30 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Fujifilm X30

 WG-30 Fujifilm X30 

Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Ricoh WG-30

 Fujifilm X30 WG-30 
IntroducedAugust 2014October 2014Same age
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X30 vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X30 has got external measurements of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X30 vs Ricoh WG-30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X30 compared to the WG-30.

Fujifilm X30 vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X30 and WG-30 is 80 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm X30 vs Ricoh WG-30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X30 and WG-30.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X30 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Ricoh WG-30 will render extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively.

Fujifilm X30 vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X30 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography factors
47
you can focus manually
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (2/3")
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X30
Street photography with Ricoh WG-30
64
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor size is small (2/3")
heavier than competitors (423g)
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography details
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
great battery life (470 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (2/3")
45
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-30 Travel photography factors
62
great battery life (470 per charge)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competitors (423g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
71
environment sealing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X30
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-30
58
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (470 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (2/3")
43
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X30 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competitors (423g)
33
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
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Fujifilm X30 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X30 and Ricoh WG-30
 Fujifilm X30Ricoh WG-30
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm X30 Ricoh WG-30
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2014-08-26 2014-10-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.65x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data 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 423g (0.93 lb) 192g (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 300 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-95 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $499 $428