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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix F305EXR
Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • New Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview

Its time to look closer at the FujiFilm F300EXR and Ricoh WG-4 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the F300EXR (12MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the F300EXR (1/2") and WG-4 GPS (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The F300EXR was launched 4 years earlier than the WG-4 GPS and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the F300EXR grades against the WG-4 GPS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 F300EXR WG-4 GPS 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 WG-4 GPS F300EXR 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014July 2010Fresher by 43 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 F300EXR WG-4 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm F300EXR has got physical dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm F300EXR and Ricoh WG-4 GPS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the F300EXR compared to the WG-4 GPS.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the F300EXR and WG-4 GPS is 91 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The photograph below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the F300EXR and WG-4 GPS.

All in all, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The F300EXR because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older F300EXR will be behind in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2")
has no RAW format
41
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Street photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2")
has no RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (235g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
34
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2")
has no phase detect auto focus
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (240 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
63
lighter than competition (215 grams)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
weather sealing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
bad battery power (240 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (235g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography factors
38
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
54
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery power (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm F300EXR
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
30
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
34
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (235 grams)
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRRicoh WG-4 GPS
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Alternative name FinePix F305EXR -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2010-07-21 2014-02-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 gr (0.47 lb) 235 gr (0.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $280 $210