Fujifilm X30 vs Ricoh WG-6

In this article, we are analyzing the Fujifilm X30 vs Ricoh WG-6, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and WG-6 (20MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and WG-6 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X30 was introduced 4 years earlier than the WG-6 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm X30 scores versus the WG-6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X30 & Ricoh WG-6. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X30 Gallery & Ricoh WG-6 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X30 has physical measurements of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-6 has specifications of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X30 versus the WG-6.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X30 and WG-6 is 80 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X30 and WG-6.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X30 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Ricoh WG-6 will provide you with more detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X30 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.