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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix JZ305
Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Introduced October 2010
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh G700SE, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was announced 8 months before the G700SE so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the JZ300 matches up against the G700SE in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Ricoh G700SE

 JZ300 G700SE 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the FujiFilm JZ300

 G700SE JZ300 
IntroducedOctober 2010February 2010More modern by 8 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Ricoh G700SE

 JZ300 G700SE 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JZ300 has external dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G700SE has sizing of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh G700SE in the all new Camera and 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. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the JZ300 compared to the G700SE.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JZ300 and G700SE is 93 and 88 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The picture below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ300 and G700SE.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of photos but you should take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged JZ300 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
29
has manual focus
no manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography factors
Ricoh G700SE Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
51
weather proof
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (307 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography features
Ricoh G700SE Sports photography features
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography info
Ricoh G700SE Travel photography info
61
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
59
weather proof
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition in class (307g)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Landscape photography with Ricoh G700SE
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
40
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging features
Ricoh G700SE Vlogging features
28
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
23
really wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (307 grams)
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Ricoh G700SE
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Make FujiFilm Ricoh
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Ricoh G700SE
Also called FinePix JZ305 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-02-02 2010-10-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
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
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG -
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 Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lbs) 307 grams (0.68 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model NP-45A DB-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $180 $0