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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh PX

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh PX 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
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix JZ305
Ricoh PX
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Released August 2011
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh PX Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the FujiFilm JZ300 and Ricoh PX, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the JZ300 (12MP) and PX (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was unveiled 18 months prior to the PX making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the JZ300 scores against the PX with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Ricoh PX

 JZ300 PX 

Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the FujiFilm JZ300

 PX JZ300 
ReleasedAugust 2011February 2010More modern by 18 months
Focus manually Very precise focus

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Ricoh PX

 JZ300 PX 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm JZ300 has external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Ricoh PX has specifications of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the JZ300 versus the PX.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh PX size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JZ300 and PX is 93 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The pic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the JZ300 and PX.

All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Ricoh PX to offer you more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged JZ300 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh PX sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Portrait photography with Ricoh PX
20
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
42
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography information
Ricoh PX Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography advice
Ricoh PX Sports photography advice
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh PX Travel photography highlights
61
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
environment proof
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography information
Ricoh PX Landscape photography information
31
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
47
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging advice
Ricoh PX Vlogging advice
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Ricoh PX
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Ricoh PX
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Ricoh PX
Otherwise known as FinePix JZ305 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-02 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3072
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lbs) 156 grams (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 ID NP-45A DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $180 $329