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FujiFilm JV100 vs Ricoh WG-30W

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix JV100 front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

FujiFilm JV100 vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs

FujiFilm JV100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix JV105
Ricoh WG-30W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released October 2014
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the FujiFilm JV100 and Ricoh WG-30W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the JV100 (12MP) and WG-30W (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JV100 was announced 5 years prior to the WG-30W and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the JV100 grades vs the WG-30W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 JV100 WG-30W 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the FujiFilm JV100

 WG-30W JV100 
ReleasedOctober 2014February 2010More recent by 57 months

Common features in the FujiFilm JV100 and Ricoh WG-30W

 JV100 WG-30W 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

FujiFilm JV100 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm JV100 features outer measurements of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30W has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm JV100 and Ricoh WG-30W in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the JV100 compared to the WG-30W.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JV100 and WG-30W is 96 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Ricoh WG-30W top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The photograph below should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the JV100 and WG-30W.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Ricoh WG-30W to give more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older JV100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV100 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography details
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no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
36
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Street photography info
Ricoh WG-30W Street photography info
55
lighter than competition (126g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography details
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
45
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Travel photography information
Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography information
56
lighter than competition (126 grams)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
71
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography factors
23
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging information
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lighter than competition (126 grams)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV100 and Ricoh WG-30W
 FujiFilm FinePix JV100Ricoh WG-30W
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Ricoh
Model FujiFilm FinePix JV100 Ricoh WG-30W
Otherwise known as FinePix JV105 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-02-02 2014-10-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing 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 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount 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 distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
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 rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126g (0.28 lbs) 194g (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 - 300 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots Single Single
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