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FujiFilm JV100 vs Ricoh G900

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 front
 
Ricoh G900 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

FujiFilm JV100 vs Ricoh G900 Key Specs

FujiFilm JV100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix JV105
Ricoh G900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2018
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Ricoh G900 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm JV100 versus Ricoh G900, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the JV100 (12MP) and G900 (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JV100 was unveiled 9 years before the G900 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the JV100 scores vs the G900 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Ricoh G900

 JV100 G900 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the FujiFilm JV100

 G900 JV100 
LaunchedFebruary 2018February 2010Newer by 98 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JV100 and Ricoh G900

 JV100 G900 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JV100 vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JV100 has outer dimensions of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Ricoh G900 has sizing of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm JV100 versus Ricoh G900 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the JV100 compared to the G900.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Ricoh G900 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the JV100 and G900 is 96 and 89 respectively.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Ricoh G900 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the JV100 and G900.

As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Ricoh G900 to result in more detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged JV100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV100 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh G900 Portrait photography factors
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
45
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Street photography info
Ricoh G900 Street photography info
55
lighter than others (126 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than others in class (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Sports photography features
Ricoh G900 Sports photography features
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery power (340 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Travel photography features
Ricoh G900 Travel photography features
56
lighter than others (126 grams)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
70
good battery power (340 shots)
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
more heavy than others in class (247g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh G900 Landscape photography advice
23
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
56
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
weather sealing
good battery power (340 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Vlogging advice
Ricoh G900 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than others (126 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (247 grams)
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Ricoh G900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV100 and Ricoh G900
 FujiFilm FinePix JV100Ricoh G900
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JV100 Ricoh G900
Also called as FinePix JV105 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2010-02-02 2018-02-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-111mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Flash on, flash off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840x2160
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 gr (0.28 lb) 247 gr (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" 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 - 340 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $99 $752