FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
- 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
- Revealed January 2011
- Alternative Name is FinePix JX305
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
- Announced February 2015
- Replaced the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
- New Model is Ricoh WG-6

FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Overview
In this write-up, we are analyzing the FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. The image resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the WG-5 GPS (16MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The JX300 was launched 5 years earlier than the WG-5 GPS and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the JX300 grades against the WG-5 GPS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix JX300 & Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm JX300 Gallery & Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
JX300 | WG-5 GPS |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the FujiFilm JX300
WG-5 GPS | JX300 | |||
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Announced | February 2015 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 49 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
JX300 | WG-5 GPS | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither has Touch display |
FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JX300 has outer measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has proportions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).
Check the FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the JX300 against the WG-5 GPS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JX300 and WG-5 GPS is 95 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the JX300 and WG-5 GPS.
As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to give more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The older JX300 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 | Ricoh WG-5 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Ricoh |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix JX300 | Ricoh WG-5 GPS |
Otherwise known as | FinePix JX305 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2015-02-10 |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias 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 support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.6-6.2 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
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 per sec | 14.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 10.40 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 130 gr (0.29 pounds) | 236 gr (0.52 pounds) |
Dimensions | 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 180 pictures | 240 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD / SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $110 | $500 |