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FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh WG-20 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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JX305
Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released February 2014
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview

Below is a extensive review of the FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh WG-20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the WG-20 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the JX300 scores against the WG-20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Ricoh WG-20

 JX300 WG-20 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the FujiFilm JX300

 WG-20 JX300 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2011More recent by 37 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Ricoh WG-20

 JX300 WG-20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JX300 offers physical 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 WG-20 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the JX300 compared to the WG-20.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JX300 and WG-20 is 95 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the JX300 and WG-20.

Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you should take the release date of the cameras into account. The older JX300 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography details
28
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
40
manual focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Street photography features
Ricoh WG-20 Street photography features
55
lighter than others (130 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Sports photography camera
31
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than others (130 grams)
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
71
environment proofing
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Landscape photography camera
32
pretty wide (28mm)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
47
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Vlogging camera
28
pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than others (130g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Ricoh WG-20
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Ricoh WG-20
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Ricoh
Model FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Ricoh WG-20
Otherwise known as FinePix JX305 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2011-01-05 2014-02-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14MP
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 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
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
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1800 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lb) 164 grams (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 photos 260 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $110 $370