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FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh WG-50

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Ricoh WG-50 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
39
Overall
40

FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh WG-50 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
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JX305
Ricoh WG-50
(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
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed May 2017
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh WG-50 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh WG-50, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. The image resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the WG-50 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was introduced 7 years prior to the WG-50 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the JX300 scores versus the WG-50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Ricoh WG-50

 JX300 WG-50 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the FujiFilm JX300

 WG-50 JX300 
RevealedMay 2017January 2011Newer by 77 months
Focus manually More exact focus

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Ricoh WG-50

 JX300 WG-50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh WG-50 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JX300 offers outside 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-50 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh WG-50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the JX300 versus the WG-50.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh WG-50 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JX300 and WG-50 is 95 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh WG-50 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh WG-50 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the JX300 and WG-50.

As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-50 to give more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged JX300 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh WG-50 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-50 Portrait photography info
28
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
41
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
has face detect focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Street photography factors
Ricoh WG-50 Street photography factors
55
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JX300
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-50
30
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (180 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
49
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography info
Ricoh WG-50 Travel photography info
65
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery life (180 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
71
weather sealing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography details
Ricoh WG-50 Landscape photography details
32
fairly wide (28mm)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery life (180 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
48
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-50 Vlogging information
28
fairly wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
33
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic support
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Ricoh WG-50
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Ricoh WG-50
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Ricoh
Model FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Ricoh WG-50
Also called FinePix JX305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2011-01-05 2017-05-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor 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 Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1800 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync On, off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 gr (0.29 lbs) 193 gr (0.43 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 photos 300 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $110 $280