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Fujifilm X30 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
80
Imaging
38
Features
73
Overall
52
Fujifilm X30 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Fujifilm X30 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X20
Ricoh WG-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Revealed September 2014
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Fujifilm X30 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Fujifilm X30 versus Ricoh WG-M1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and WG-M1 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X30 was manufactured at a similar time to the WG-M1 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm X30 matches up vs the WG-M1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 Fujifilm X30 WG-M1 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"1.5"Larger display (+1.5")
Display resolution920k115kCrisper display (+805k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Fujifilm X30

 WG-M1 Fujifilm X30 

Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Ricoh WG-M1

 Fujifilm X30 WG-M1 
RevealedAugust 2014September 2014Similar age
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X30 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X30 offers outer dimensions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-M1 has proportions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X30 versus Ricoh WG-M1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X30 and the WG-M1.

Fujifilm X30 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X30 and WG-M1 is 80 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm X30 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The graphic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X30 and WG-M1.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X30 due to its larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Ricoh WG-M1 will give greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Fujifilm X30 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X30 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography information
46
focusing manually
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
29
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Street photography features
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography features
64
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
tiny sensor (2/3")
heavier than competitors (423 grams)
52
weather proof
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X30
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-M1
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery power (470 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
37
megapixel count decent (14MP)
weather proof
good battery life (350 shots)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Travel photography info
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography info
62
good battery power (470 shots)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competitors (423 grams)
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
64
good battery life (350 per charge)
weather proof
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X30
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-M1
58
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (470 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
35
megapixel count decent (14MP)
weather proof
good battery life (350 shots)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (1.5")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (800)
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X30
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-M1
34
fairly wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic support
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
heavier than competitors (423 grams)
26
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
missing external mic jack
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Fujifilm X30 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X30 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Fujifilm X30Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm X30 Ricoh WG-M1
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2014-08-26 2014-09-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 12800 800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) (1×)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 1.5"
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 115 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.65x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs -
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 423 grams (0.93 lbs) 190 grams (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
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 350 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-95 DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC, internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $499 $2,000