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FujiFilm JV100 vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

FujiFilm JV100 vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs

FujiFilm JV100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix JV105
Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2014
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the FujiFilm JV100 vs Ricoh WG-20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the JV100 (12MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JV100 was launched 5 years before the WG-20 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the JV100 grades against the WG-20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Ricoh WG-20

 JV100 WG-20 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the FujiFilm JV100

 WG-20 JV100 
LaunchedFebruary 2014February 2010More recent by 48 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm JV100 and Ricoh WG-20

 JV100 WG-20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

FujiFilm JV100 vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JV100 has external measurements of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-20 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

See the FujiFilm JV100 vs Ricoh WG-20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the JV100 compared to the WG-20.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the JV100 and WG-20 is 96 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The visual below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the JV100 and WG-20.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Ricoh WG-20 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older JV100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV100 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography highlights
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
40
has manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JV100
Street photography with Ricoh WG-20
55
lighter than average in class (126g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography information
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (14MP)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-20 Travel photography advice
56
lighter than average in class (126g)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
weather proof
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Landscape photography camera
23
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
47
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (14MP)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Vlogging info
Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging info
25
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
31
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV100 and Ricoh WG-20
 FujiFilm FinePix JV100Ricoh WG-20
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Ricoh
Model FujiFilm FinePix JV100 Ricoh WG-20
Also called as FinePix JV105 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2010-02-02 2014-02-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-111mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 grams (0.28 pounds) 164 grams (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $99 $370