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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix JZ305
Ricoh WG-30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed October 2014
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the FujiFilm JZ300 and Ricoh WG-30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the JZ300 (12MP) and WG-30 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was introduced 5 years earlier than the WG-30 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the JZ300 scores vs the WG-30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Ricoh WG-30

 JZ300 WG-30 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 WG-30 JZ300 
RevealedOctober 2014February 2010Fresher by 57 months

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Ricoh WG-30

 JZ300 WG-30 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ300 enjoys external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the JZ300 against the WG-30.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the JZ300 and WG-30 is 93 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh WG-30 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The visual here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the JZ300 and WG-30.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-30 to deliver greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The older JZ300 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Street photography with Ricoh WG-30
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-30
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
45
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-30 Travel photography factors
61
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
71
weather proof
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Landscape photography camera
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
43
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-30 Vlogging factors
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
33
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Ricoh WG-30
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Ricoh WG-30
General Information
Company FujiFilm Ricoh
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Ricoh WG-30
Also called FinePix JZ305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-02-02 2014-10-09
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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount 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 display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
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 (30p), 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168g (0.37 lb) 192g (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 300 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $180 $428