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Fujifilm XF1 vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41
Fujifilm XF1 front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

Fujifilm XF1 vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs

Fujifilm XF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
  • Revealed September 2012
Ricoh WG-30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced October 2014
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Fujifilm XF1 vs Ricoh WG-30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and WG-30 (16MP) and the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and WG-30 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was introduced 3 years prior to the WG-30 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm XF1 scores versus the WG-30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Ricoh WG-30

 Fujifilm XF1 WG-30 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Fujifilm XF1

 WG-30 Fujifilm XF1 
AnnouncedOctober 2014September 2012Fresher by 25 months

Common features in the Fujifilm XF1 and Ricoh WG-30

 Fujifilm XF1 WG-30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Fujifilm XF1 vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XF1 comes with physical dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 compared to the WG-30.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XF1 and WG-30 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Ricoh WG-30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The photograph here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XF1 and WG-30.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XF1 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Ricoh WG-30 will provide you with more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm XF1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XF1 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography info
42
you can focus manually
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
36
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Street photography features
Ricoh WG-30 Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (2/3")
more heavy than competition (255 grams)
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography highlights
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
45
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Travel photography information
Ricoh WG-30 Travel photography information
60
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (255g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
71
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Landscape photography camera
54
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
no Timelapse recording
43
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Vlogging camera
34
rather wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no external microphone port
more heavy than competition (255g)
33
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XF1 and Ricoh WG-30
 Fujifilm XF1Ricoh WG-30
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm XF1 Ricoh WG-30
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2012-09-17 2014-10-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 255 gr (0.56 lbs) 192 gr (0.42 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 199 not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $380 $428