Fujifilm X30 vs Ricoh WG-80

On this page, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm X30 versus Ricoh WG-80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and WG-80 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and WG-80 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X30 was launched 8 years prior to the WG-80 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm X30 grades versus the WG-80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X30 and Ricoh WG-80. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X30 Gallery and Ricoh WG-80 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X30 provides external measurements of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-80 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X30 versus Ricoh WG-80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X30 against the WG-80.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X30 and WG-80 is 80 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The pic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X30 and WG-80.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X30 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Ricoh WG-80 will offer more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X30 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.