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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Ricoh WG-80

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Ricoh WG-80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Ricoh WG-80 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand 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
  • Alternative Name is FinePix F305EXR
Ricoh WG-80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.70" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed May 2022
  • Succeeded the Ricoh WG-70
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Ricoh WG-80 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the FujiFilm F300EXR and Ricoh WG-80, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the F300EXR (12MP) and WG-80 (16MP) and the F300EXR (1/2") and WG-80 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The F300EXR was introduced 12 years prior to the WG-80 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the F300EXR scores versus the WG-80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Ricoh WG-80

 F300EXR WG-80 
Screen dimension3"2.70"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 WG-80 F300EXR 
RevealedMay 2022July 2010Newer by 144 months
Manual focus More accurate focus

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Ricoh WG-80

 F300EXR WG-80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Ricoh WG-80 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm F300EXR has physical dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-80 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm F300EXR and Ricoh WG-80 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the F300EXR and the WG-80.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Ricoh WG-80 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the F300EXR and WG-80 is 91 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Ricoh WG-80 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Ricoh WG-80 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The image here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the F300EXR and WG-80.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The F300EXR with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Ricoh WG-80 will provide greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged F300EXR will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Ricoh WG-80 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh WG-80 Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2")
lack of RAW support
43
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Street photography info
Ricoh WG-80 Street photography info
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (215 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2")
lack of RAW support
55
environment proofing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-80 Sports photography information
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long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2")
lack of phase detect autofocus
43
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-80
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lighter than competitors (215g)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
environment proofing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Landscape photography details
Ricoh WG-80 Landscape photography details
38
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.70")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm F300EXR
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-80
30
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (215 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
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relatively wide (28mm)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone support
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Ricoh WG-80
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRRicoh WG-80
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Ricoh WG-80
Also called as FinePix F305EXR -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2010-07-21 2022-05-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface 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
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.70"
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro On, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215g (0.47 lbs) 193g (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 300 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $280 $300