FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax WG-3
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
- 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
- Launched January 2011
- Also referred to as FinePix JX305
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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 July 2013
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Below is a extended review of the FujiFilm JX300 and Pentax WG-3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the WG-3 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe JX300 was announced 3 years earlier than the WG-3 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the JX300 matches up vs the WG-3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Pentax WG-3
| JX300 | WG-3 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the FujiFilm JX300
| WG-3 | JX300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2013 |  | January 2011 | More recent by 30 months |
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Pentax WG-3
| JX300 | WG-3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax WG-3 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JX300 provides external dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Pentax WG-3 has dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the JX300 against the WG-3.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JX300 and WG-3 is 95 and 90 respectively.
FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax WG-3 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the JX300 and WG-3.
Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Pentax WG-3 to produce greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The older JX300 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications
| FujiFilm FinePix JX300 | Pentax WG-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | FujiFilm | Pentax |
| Model | FujiFilm FinePix JX300 | Pentax WG-3 |
| Also Known as | FinePix JX305 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2013-07-19 |
| Body design | 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 | 14MP | 16MP |
| 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 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.6-6.2 | f/2.0-4.9 |
| Macro focus range | 10cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1800 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.40 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 130 gr (0.29 lb) | 230 gr (0.51 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
| 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 pictures | 240 pictures |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD / SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $110 | $300 |