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FujiFilm JV100 vs Ricoh WG-4

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

FujiFilm JV100 vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs

FujiFilm JV100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix JV105
Ricoh WG-4
(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
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the FujiFilm JV100 and Ricoh WG-4, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the JV100 (12MP) and WG-4 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JV100 was revealed 5 years prior to the WG-4 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the JV100 matches up against the WG-4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Ricoh WG-4

 JV100 WG-4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the FujiFilm JV100

 WG-4 JV100 
RevealedFebruary 2014February 2010Newer by 48 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JV100 and Ricoh WG-4

 JV100 WG-4 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

FujiFilm JV100 vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JV100 enjoys 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-4 has proportions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the JV100 against the WG-4.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Ricoh WG-4 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the JV100 and WG-4 is 96 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Ricoh WG-4 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the JV100 and WG-4.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Ricoh WG-4 to offer extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged JV100 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Ricoh WG-4 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV100 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography info
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
41
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JV100
Street photography with Ricoh WG-4
55
lighter than average (126g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Sports photography features
Ricoh WG-4 Sports photography features
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (240 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JV100
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-4
56
lighter than average (126g)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
72
weather proofing
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
low battery life (240 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-4 Landscape photography info
23
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
54
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery life (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JV100
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-4
25
lighter than average (126g)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
36
decently wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV100 and Ricoh WG-4
 FujiFilm FinePix JV100Ricoh WG-4
General Information
Make FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JV100 Ricoh WG-4
Also called FinePix JV105 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-02-02 2014-02-05
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 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
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-111mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126g (0.28 lb) 230g (0.51 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
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 - 240 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $99 $330