FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh WG-30
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump 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
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Launched October 2014
FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview
Its time to look closer at the FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh WG-30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. The image resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the WG-30 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe JX300 was released 4 years before the WG-30 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the JX300 matches up versus the WG-30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh WG-30 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix JX300 & Ricoh WG-30. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JX300 Gallery & Ricoh WG-30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Ricoh WG-30
JX300 | WG-30 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the FujiFilm JX300
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Launched | October 2014 | January 2011 | More recent by 45 months |
Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Ricoh WG-30
JX300 | WG-30 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither has Touch friendly display |
FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JX300 has physical measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
Check out the FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh WG-30 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the JX300 versus the WG-30.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JX300 and WG-30 is 95 and 91 respectively.
FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The visual below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the JX300 and WG-30.
All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-30 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older JX300 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 | Ricoh WG-30 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Ricoh |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix JX300 | Ricoh WG-30 |
Otherwise known as | FinePix JX305 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2014-10-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | 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 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
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 mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.6-6.2 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1800 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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 (30p), 1280 x 720 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 130g (0.29 lbs) | 192g (0.42 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
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 photographs | 300 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $110 | $428 |