FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh WG-20

Here is a thorough analysis of the FujiFilm JZ300 and Ricoh WG-20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was revealed 5 years before the WG-20 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the JZ300 matches up against the WG-20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 and Ricoh WG-20. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery and Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JZ300 has outer dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-20 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm JZ300 and Ricoh WG-20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the JZ300 versus the WG-20.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the JZ300 and WG-20 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ300 and WG-20.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-20 to provide greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The older JZ300 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.