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FujiFilm JX350 vs Ricoh WG-30W

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix JX350 front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

FujiFilm JX350 vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs

FujiFilm JX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Also Known as FinePix JX355
Ricoh WG-30W
(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
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched October 2014
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

Here, we are looking at the FujiFilm JX350 versus Ricoh WG-30W, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the JX350 (16MP) and the WG-30W (16MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JX350 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the WG-30W and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the JX350 matches up against the WG-30W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX350 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 JX350 WG-30W 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the FujiFilm JX350

 WG-30W JX350 
LaunchedOctober 2014January 2011More recent by 45 months

Common features in the FujiFilm JX350 and Ricoh WG-30W

 JX350 WG-30W 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

FujiFilm JX350 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JX350 offers outside measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30W has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the JX350 against the WG-30W.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JX350 and WG-30W is 95 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Ricoh WG-30W top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the JX350 and WG-30W.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of photos however you might want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The older JX350 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX350 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography details
30
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
36
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Street photography details
Ricoh WG-30W Street photography details
56
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography highlights
32
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
45
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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weather sealing
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JX350
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-30W
33
quite wide (28mm)
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery life (180 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Vlogging features
Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging features
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (130g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
33
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing mic port
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX350 and Ricoh WG-30W
 FujiFilm FinePix JX350Ricoh WG-30W
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX350 Ricoh WG-30W
Otherwise known as FinePix JX355 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2011-01-05 2014-10-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
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 range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1800s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 130 grams (0.29 lbs) 194 grams (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 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 shots 300 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $200 $280