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FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(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
Ricoh WG-30
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Ricoh WG-30

 JX300 WG-30 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the FujiFilm JX300

 WG-30 JX300 
LaunchedOctober 2014January 2011More recent by 45 months

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Ricoh WG-30

 JX300 WG-30 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Portrait photography camera
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Street photography advice
Ricoh WG-30 Street photography advice
55
lighter than others in class (130g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography info
31
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (180 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than others in class (130g)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
71
environment proof
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography highlights
32
really wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery pack (180 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
43
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-30 Vlogging factors
28
really wide (28mm)
lighter than others in class (130 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
33
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone jack
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Ricoh WG-30
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Ricoh WG-30
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