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Fujifilm XF1 vs Ricoh WG-30W

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

Fujifilm XF1 vs Ricoh WG-30W 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
  • Announced September 2012
Ricoh WG-30W
(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
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched October 2014
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm XF1 and Ricoh WG-30W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and WG-30W (16MP) and the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and WG-30W (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was released 3 years earlier than the WG-30W and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm XF1 matches up against the WG-30W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 Fujifilm XF1 WG-30W 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Fujifilm XF1

 WG-30W Fujifilm XF1 
LaunchedOctober 2014September 2012More recent by 25 months

Common features in the Fujifilm XF1 and Ricoh WG-30W

 Fujifilm XF1 WG-30W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XF1 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XF1 provides external dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30W has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm XF1 and Ricoh WG-30W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 compared to the WG-30W.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XF1 and WG-30W is 90 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Ricoh WG-30W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching specs. The graphic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XF1 and WG-30W.

All in all, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XF1 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Ricoh WG-30W will result in more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm XF1 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Portrait photography camera
42
manual focus
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (2/3")
36
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Street photography details
Ricoh WG-30W Street photography details
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (2/3")
heavier than average (255 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XF1
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-30W
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (2/3")
no phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Travel photography information
Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography information
60
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (255 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
71
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Landscape photography information
Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography information
54
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (2/3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
43
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging highlights
34
quite wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic port
heavier than average (255 grams)
33
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic jack
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XF1 and Ricoh WG-30W
 Fujifilm XF1Ricoh WG-30W
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm XF1 Ricoh WG-30W
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2012-09-17 2014-10-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type EXRCMOS 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 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
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
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)
Highest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 255g (0.56 pounds) 194g (0.43 pounds)
Physical 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 All around 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 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $380 $280