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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh WG-30W

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

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix JZ305
Ricoh WG-30W
(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
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released October 2014
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

Here, we are matching up the FujiFilm JZ300 versus Ricoh WG-30W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the JZ300 (12MP) and WG-30W (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was revealed 5 years earlier than the WG-30W which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the JZ300 matches up versus the WG-30W for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 JZ300 WG-30W 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the FujiFilm JZ300

 WG-30W JZ300 
ReleasedOctober 2014February 2010Newer by 57 months

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Ricoh WG-30W

 JZ300 WG-30W 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ300 provides exterior measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30W has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

See the FujiFilm JZ300 versus Ricoh WG-30W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the JZ300 and the WG-30W.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JZ300 and WG-30W is 93 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh WG-30W top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The pic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the JZ300 and WG-30W.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-30W to render greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged JZ300 will be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography features
Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography features
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-30W
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography highlights
61
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
environment proofing
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Landscape photography camera
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Vlogging camera
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone support
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Ricoh WG-30W
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Ricoh WG-30W
General Information
Make FujiFilm Ricoh
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Ricoh WG-30W
Otherwise known as FinePix JZ305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-02-02 2014-10-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 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 data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
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
External flash
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 format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lb) 194 gr (0.43 lb)
Physical 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 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $180 $280