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FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh G900

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Ricoh G900 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh G900 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix JX305
Ricoh G900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2018
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh G900 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the FujiFilm JX300 and Ricoh G900, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the JX300 (14MP) and G900 (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was manufactured 8 years earlier than the G900 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the JX300 matches up against the G900 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Ricoh G900

 JX300 G900 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the FujiFilm JX300

 G900 JX300 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018January 2011More recent by 86 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Ricoh G900

 JX300 G900 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JX300 has got outer dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G900 has dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the JX300 versus the G900.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh G900 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JX300 and G900 is 95 and 89 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh G900 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The graphic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the JX300 and G900.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Ricoh G900 to offer more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older JX300 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh G900 Portrait photography highlights
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decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
45
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
features face detect autofocus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Street photography features
Ricoh G900 Street photography features
55
lighter than competition (130g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
60
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than average in class (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography advice
Ricoh G900 Sports photography advice
31
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (180 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
54
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery life (340 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography information
Ricoh G900 Travel photography information
65
lighter than competition (130g)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery power (180 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
70
great battery life (340 CIPA)
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
more heavy than average in class (247g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography features
Ricoh G900 Landscape photography features
32
really wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery power (180 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
56
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
environment sealing
great battery life (340 CIPA)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh G900 as a Vlogging camera
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really wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (130 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
missing microphone support
more heavy than average in class (247 grams)
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh G900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Ricoh G900
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Ricoh G900
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Ricoh
Model FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Ricoh G900
Also called FinePix JX305 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2011-01-05 2018-02-21
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest 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 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1800s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Flash on, flash off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 3840x2160
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130g (0.29 pounds) 247g (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 340 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $110 $752