FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh WG-4
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![FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/FujiFilm-FinePix-JX300/FujiFilm-JX300-front.jpg)
![Ricoh WG-4 front Ricoh WG-4 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Ricoh-WG-4/Ricoh-WG-4-front.jpg)
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise 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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Launched February 2014
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm JX300 and Ricoh WG-4, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the WG-4 (16MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The JX300 was brought out 4 years before the WG-4 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the JX300 matches up versus the WG-4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh WG-4 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix JX300 & Ricoh WG-4. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm JX300 Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Ricoh WG-4
JX300 | WG-4 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the FujiFilm JX300
WG-4 | JX300 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 37 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Ricoh WG-4
JX300 | WG-4 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch screen |
FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JX300 provides external measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Examine the FujiFilm JX300 and Ricoh WG-4 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the JX300 compared to the WG-4.
![FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh WG-4 size comparison FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh WG-4 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/FujiFilm-FinePix-JX300-vs-Ricoh-WG-4-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JX300 and WG-4 is 95 and 90 respectively.
![FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh WG-4 top view buttons comparison FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh WG-4 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/FujiFilm-FinePix-JX300-vs-Ricoh-WG-4-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The graphic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the JX300 and WG-4.
To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Ricoh WG-4 to provide you with more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older JX300 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
![FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh WG-4 sensor size comparison FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh WG-4 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/FujiFilm-FinePix-JX300-vs-Ricoh-WG-4-sensor-size-comparison.png)
FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder
![FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/FujiFilm-FinePix-JX300-vs-Ricoh-WG-4-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 | Ricoh WG-4 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Ricoh |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix JX300 | Ricoh WG-4 |
Also Known as | FinePix JX305 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2014-02-05 |
Body design | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.6-6.2 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1800 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file 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 | 130 grams (0.29 lb) | 230 grams (0.51 lb) |
Dimensions | 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
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 images | 240 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD / SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $110 | $330 |