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X30 vs WG-8
Quick take: The WG-8 has the highest resolution at 20MP; the X30 is the most affordable; only the WG-8 is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·14 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | X30Fujifilm · 2014 | WG-8Pentax · 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £226 usedBest | £479 |
| Sensor | 12MP 2/3-inch X-Trans CMOS II | 20MP 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 12.0MP | 20.0MPBest |
| Video | Full HD 1080p/60 | 4K |
| Autofocus | Hybrid AF (contrast + on-sensor phase detection) | Contrast-detect AF |
| Stabilisation | Lens-shift optical stabilisation | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 12fpsBest | 1fps |
| Battery Life | ~470 shots (CIPA)Best | 340 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 423g (with battery) | 242g (with battery and card)Best |
| Dimensions | 118.7 × 71.6 × 60.3mm | — |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | OLED EVF, 0.39", 2.36M dots | None (screen only) |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting LCD, 920k dots | Fixed screen, no touch |
| Mount | Fixed 4x Fujinon 28-112mm equivalent f/2-2.8 | Fixed zoom lens |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Single SD (FlashAir compatible) + 27MB internal buffer |
| Connectivity | Micro USB, micro HDMI, 2.5mm mic / remote, hot shoe, Wi-Fi | USB, webcam capable |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
X30
WG-8
Portrait
4.8/10
3.2/10
Street
6.7/10
5.4/10
Travel
5.7/10
6.0/10
Wedding & Events
3.8/10
2.5/10
Documentary
4.1/10
4.5/10
Landscape
2.9/10
4.0/10
Casual
3.7/10
5.4/10
Food
3.9/10
3.5/10
Macro
3.0/10
3.0/10
Architecture
3.0/10
3.2/10
Astrophotography
2.6/10
2.2/10
Filmmaking
—
2.4/10
Underwater
—
6.0/10
Fun & simple
—
5.5/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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