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FujiFilm JX350 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX350 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

FujiFilm JX350 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix JX355
Ricoh WG-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Introduced September 2014
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

The following is a thorough review of the FujiFilm JX350 and Ricoh WG-M1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the JX350 (16MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The JX350 was revealed 4 years earlier than the WG-M1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the JX350 scores vs the WG-M1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX350 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 JX350 WG-M1 
Screen sizing2.7"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the FujiFilm JX350

 WG-M1 JX350 
IntroducedSeptember 2014January 2011Newer by 44 months

Common features in the FujiFilm JX350 and Ricoh WG-M1

 JX350 WG-M1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JX350 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JX350 has physical measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-M1 has sizing of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm JX350 and Ricoh WG-M1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the JX350 versus the WG-M1.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the JX350 and WG-M1 is 95 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the JX350 and WG-M1.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the FujiFilm JX350 to result in extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged JX350 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX350 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JX350
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-M1
29
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
29
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Street photography advice
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography advice
55
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
52
weather sealing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Sports photography camera
31
good MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (180 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
37
good resolution (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
great battery (350 shots)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JX350
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-M1
65
lighter than competition in class (130g)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery (180 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
64
great battery (350 per charge)
weather sealing
good resolution (14MP)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography advice
33
relatively wide (28mm)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery (180 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
35
good resolution (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
great battery (350 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (1.5 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (800)
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging highlights
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
26
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no mic port
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX350 and Ricoh WG-M1
 FujiFilm FinePix JX350Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX350 Ricoh WG-M1
Also Known as FinePix JX355 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2011-01-05 2014-09-12
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 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3440 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 800
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) (1×)
Highest aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/2.8
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 1.5"
Display resolution 230k dot 115k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s -
Maximum shutter speed 1/1800s -
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Highest 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 lb) 190 grams (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
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 photographs 350 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC microSD/microSDHC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $200 $2,000