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FujiFilm JV200 vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
18
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix JV200 front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

FujiFilm JV200 vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs

FujiFilm JV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 125g - 94 x 56 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix JV205
Ricoh WG-30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced October 2014
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FujiFilm JV200 vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the FujiFilm JV200 versus Ricoh WG-30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the JV200 (14MP) and the WG-30 (16MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JV200 was manufactured 4 years prior to the WG-30 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the JV200 grades versus the WG-30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV200 over the Ricoh WG-30

 JV200 WG-30 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the FujiFilm JV200

 WG-30 JV200 
AnnouncedOctober 2014January 2011Newer by 45 months

Common features in the FujiFilm JV200 and Ricoh WG-30

 JV200 WG-30 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

FujiFilm JV200 vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JV200 features external measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the JV200 vs the WG-30.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the JV200 and WG-30 is 96 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Ricoh WG-30 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV200 vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the JV200 and WG-30.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-30 to deliver more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged JV200 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV200 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV200 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography info
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than others (125g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Sports photography factors
Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography factors
29
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
45
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Travel photography information
Ricoh WG-30 Travel photography information
60
lighter than others (125 grams)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
low battery power (180 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JV200
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-30
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery power (180 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
43
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-30 Vlogging information
25
lighter than others (125 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
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FujiFilm JV200 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV200 and Ricoh WG-30
 FujiFilm FinePix JV200Ricoh WG-30
General Information
Make FujiFilm Ricoh
Model FujiFilm FinePix JV200 Ricoh WG-30
Alternate name FinePix JV205 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2011-01-05 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type 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 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 gr (0.28 pounds) 192 gr (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 56 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 180 shots 300 shots
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $49 $428