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FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40

FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix JX305
Ricoh WG-70
(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 February 2020
  • Replacement is Ricoh WG-80
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

Here, we are looking at the FujiFilm JX300 and Ricoh WG-70, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was manufactured 10 years earlier than the WG-70 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the JX300 matches up against the WG-70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Ricoh WG-70

 JX300 WG-70 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the FujiFilm JX300

 WG-70 JX300 
RevealedFebruary 2020January 2011Newer by 110 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Ricoh WG-70

 JX300 WG-70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm JX300 has exterior dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-70 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm JX300 and Ricoh WG-70 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the JX300 versus the WG-70.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JX300 and WG-70 is 95 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The pic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the JX300 and WG-70.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-70 to deliver more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged JX300 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Portrait photography camera
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
42
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JX300
Street photography with Ricoh WG-70
55
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography advice
30
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
49
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JX300
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-70
65
lighter than average in class (130g)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
71
weather sealing
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography details
Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography details
32
rather wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
48
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16MP)
weather sealing
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Vlogging camera
28
rather wide (28mm)
lighter than average in class (130g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
33
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing external microphone port
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Ricoh WG-70
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Ricoh WG-70
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Ricoh WG-70
Also called FinePix JX305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-01-05 2020-02-04
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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1800s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync On, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130g (0.29 lbs) 193g (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 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 images 300 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD / SDHC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $110 $280