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FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Ricoh GR Digital IV front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JX305
Ricoh GR Digital IV
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28mm (F1.9) lens
  • 190g - 109 x 59 x 33mm
  • Introduced September 2011
  • Superseded the Ricoh GR Digital III
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the JX300 (14MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the JX300 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The JX300 was revealed 8 months prior to the GR Digital IV and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the JX300 grades vs the GR Digital IV in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Ricoh GR Digital IV

 JX300 GR Digital IV 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the FujiFilm JX300

 GR Digital IV JX300 
IntroducedSeptember 2011January 2011Fresher by 8 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k230kCrisper display (+1000k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Ricoh GR Digital IV

 JX300 GR Digital IV 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm JX300 enjoys physical measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital IV has specifications of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the JX300 and the GR Digital IV.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the JX300 and GR Digital IV is 95 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The graphic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the JX300 and GR Digital IV.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The JX300 with its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the FujiFilm JX300 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older JX300 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography info
Ricoh GR Digital IV Portrait photography info
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sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
41
you can focus manually
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Street photography details
Ricoh GR Digital IV Street photography details
55
lighter than competition (130 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Sports photography camera
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sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
includes tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (180 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good battery (390 per charge)
can't change focal length (28mm)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography factors
Ricoh GR Digital IV Travel photography factors
65
lighter than competition (130g)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery (180 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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good battery (390 CIPA)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f1.9)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography details
Ricoh GR Digital IV Landscape photography details
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pretty wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
53
you can focus manually
very good max aperture (f1.9)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
good battery (390 per charge)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JX300
Vlogging with Ricoh GR Digital IV
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pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (130g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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very good max aperture (f1.9)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Ricoh GR Digital IV
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Ricoh GR Digital IV
General Information
Make FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Ricoh GR Digital IV
Also called as FinePix JX305 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2011-09-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/1.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1800 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 grams (0.29 pounds) 190 grams (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 109 x 59 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 photos 390 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - DB65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $110 $599