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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix F305EXR
Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2014
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Ricoh WG-20, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is very close but the F300EXR (1/2") and WG-20 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The F300EXR was brought out 4 years prior to the WG-20 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the F300EXR scores against the WG-20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Ricoh WG-20

 F300EXR WG-20 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 WG-20 F300EXR 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014July 2010More modern by 43 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Ricoh WG-20

 F300EXR WG-20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm F300EXR enjoys exterior measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-20 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Ricoh WG-20 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the F300EXR compared to the WG-20.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the F300EXR and WG-20 is 91 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The picture here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the F300EXR and WG-20.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The F300EXR because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Ricoh WG-20 will result in more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged F300EXR will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-20
21
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2")
lack of RAW support
39
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has face detect focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2")
lack of RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography highlights
34
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2")
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-20 Travel photography advice
63
lighter than competition (215 grams)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
environment sealing
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-20
38
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
47
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Vlogging features
Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging features
30
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
30
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Ricoh WG-20
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRRicoh WG-20
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Ricoh
Model FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Ricoh WG-20
Also referred to as FinePix F305EXR -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2010-07-21 2014-02-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 4.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lbs) 164 grams (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 - 260 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $280 $370