Fujifilm XP90 vs Ricoh WG-30

Following is a thorough overview of the Fujifilm XP90 vs Ricoh WG-30, both Waterproof cameras by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP90 (16MP) and the WG-30 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP90 was announced 16 months after the WG-30 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm XP90 grades versus the WG-30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm XP90 & Ricoh WG-30. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm XP90 Gallery & Ricoh WG-30 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP90 features external dimensions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") having a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm XP90 vs Ricoh WG-30 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm XP90 compared to the WG-30.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP90 and WG-30 is 91 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching specs. The image below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP90 and WG-30.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of images but you will need to take the age of the cameras into account. The younger Fujifilm XP90 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.