FujiFilm JV200 vs Ricoh WG-4

Its time to take a closer look at the FujiFilm JV200 versus Ricoh WG-4, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the JV200 (14MP) and the WG-4 (16MP) is very comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the JV200 scores versus the WG-4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix JV200 & Ricoh WG-4. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm JV200 Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JV200 comes with exterior measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the JV200 and the WG-4.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the JV200 and WG-4 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The image here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the JV200 and WG-4.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-4 to provide extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged JV200 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.