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FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Other Name is FinePix JX305
Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(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
  • 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Replacement is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. The image resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the WG-4 GPS (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was launched 4 years earlier than the WG-4 GPS and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the JX300 matches up against the WG-4 GPS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 JX300 WG-4 GPS 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the FujiFilm JX300

 WG-4 GPS JX300 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2011Fresher by 37 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 JX300 WG-4 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JX300 provides external dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the JX300 compared to the WG-4 GPS.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the JX300 and WG-4 GPS is 95 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the JX300 and WG-4 GPS.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older JX300 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography information
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decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
41
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Street photography highlights
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography highlights
55
lighter than average (130g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition (235g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JX300
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
31
decent MP (14MP)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (180 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography factors
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lighter than average (130 grams)
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery pack (180 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
69
weather proof
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
more heavy than competition (235g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography details
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography details
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rather wide (28mm)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery pack (180 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
54
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JX300
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
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rather wide (28mm)
lighter than average (130 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
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decently wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (235 grams)
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Ricoh WG-4 GPS
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Ricoh
Model FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Alternate name FinePix JX305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2011-01-05 2014-02-05
Physical type 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
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1800 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130g (0.29 lbs) 235g (0.52 lbs)
Physical 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 shots 240 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $110 $210