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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh GR

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Ricoh GR front
Portability
90
Imaging
57
Features
54
Overall
55

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh GR Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix JZ305
Ricoh GR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8) lens
  • 245g - 117 x 61 x 35mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Updated by Ricoh GR II
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh GR Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the FujiFilm JZ300 and Ricoh GR, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the JZ300 (12MP) and GR (16MP) and the JZ300 (1/2.3") and GR (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The JZ300 was introduced 4 years earlier than the GR which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm JZ300 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the JZ300 matches up versus the GR for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Ricoh GR

 JZ300 GR 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the FujiFilm JZ300

 GR JZ300 
IntroducedApril 2013February 2010Newer by 39 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k230kClearer display (+1000k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Ricoh GR

 JZ300 GR 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh GR Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ300 has external dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Ricoh GR has measurements of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm JZ300 and Ricoh GR in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the JZ300 vs the GR.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh GR size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JZ300 and GR is 93 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh GR top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh GR Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The image here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ300 and GR.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The JZ300 using its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Ricoh GR will give you more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged JZ300 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh GR sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh GR Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography info
Ricoh GR Portrait photography info
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
74
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/4,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography information
Ricoh GR Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
74
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than others in class (245g)
above average ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography info
Ricoh GR Sports photography info
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
45
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Travel photography with Ricoh GR
61
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than others in class (245g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh GR as a Landscape photography camera
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
61
you can focus manually
screen size is good (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JZ300
Vlogging with Ricoh GR
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
30
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (245g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
does not have microphone socket
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh GR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Ricoh GR
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Ricoh GR
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Ricoh GR
Also called FinePix JZ305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-02 2013-04-17
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 300 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 5.40 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/4000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lb) 245 grams (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 972
Other
Battery life - 290 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A DB65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $180 $971