FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax WG-2
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
- 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
- Introduced January 2011
- Additionally referred to as FinePix JX305
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
- Revealed February 2012
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The following is a thorough assessment of the FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax WG-2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe JX300 was launched 13 months before the WG-2 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the JX300 scores vs the WG-2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Pentax WG-2
| JX300 | WG-2 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the FujiFilm JX300
| WG-2 | JX300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2012 |  | January 2011 | Newer by 13 months |
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Pentax WG-2
| JX300 | WG-2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither offers Touch screen |
FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JX300 offers external measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the JX300 compared to the WG-2.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the JX300 and WG-2 is 95 and 91 respectively.
FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the JX300 and WG-2.
As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Pentax WG-2 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged JX300 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications
| FujiFilm FinePix JX300 | Pentax Optio WG-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | FujiFilm | Pentax |
| Model | FujiFilm FinePix JX300 | Pentax Optio WG-2 |
| Otherwise known as | FinePix JX305 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2012-02-07 |
| 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Max boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.6-6.2 | 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 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1800 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m | 5.40 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| 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 | 130 gr (0.29 pounds) | 192 gr (0.42 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 122 x 61 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 photographs | 260 photographs |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD / SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $110 | $350 |
