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FujiFilm JV100 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

FujiFilm JV100 vs Ricoh WG-70 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
  • Released February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix JV105
Ricoh WG-70
(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
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced February 2020
  • Renewed by Ricoh WG-80
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the FujiFilm JV100 versus Ricoh WG-70, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the JV100 (12MP) and WG-70 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The JV100 was launched 11 years prior to the WG-70 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the JV100 scores versus the WG-70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Ricoh WG-70

 JV100 WG-70 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the FujiFilm JV100

 WG-70 JV100 
IntroducedFebruary 2020February 2010Newer by 121 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm JV100 and Ricoh WG-70

 JV100 WG-70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JV100 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm JV100 comes with outside measurements of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-70 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm JV100 versus Ricoh WG-70 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the JV100 compared to the WG-70.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the JV100 and WG-70 is 96 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the JV100 and WG-70.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Ricoh WG-70 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged JV100 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV100 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JV100
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-70
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
42
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
has face detection focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JV100
Street photography with Ricoh WG-70
55
lighter than average (126g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JV100
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-70
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
50
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography highlights
56
lighter than average (126 grams)
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
environment proof
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Landscape photography camera
23
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
49
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than average (126 grams)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
33
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing external mic socket
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV100 and Ricoh WG-70
 FujiFilm FinePix JV100Ricoh WG-70
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JV100 Ricoh WG-70
Also called as FinePix JV105 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-02-02 2020-02-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias 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 data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support 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 range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync On, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 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
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes (Wireless)
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 126 gr (0.28 lbs) 193 gr (0.43 lbs)
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 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 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $99 $280