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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh WG-4

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JZ305
Ricoh WG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2014
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh WG-4, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the JZ300 (12MP) and WG-4 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was brought out 5 years earlier than the WG-4 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the JZ300 scores versus the WG-4 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Ricoh WG-4

 JZ300 WG-4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 WG-4 JZ300 
LaunchedFebruary 2014February 2010Newer by 48 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Ricoh WG-4

 JZ300 WG-4 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ300 offers physical measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 has proportions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh WG-4 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the JZ300 versus the WG-4.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh WG-4 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the JZ300 and WG-4 is 93 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh WG-4 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The image here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the JZ300 and WG-4.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Ricoh WG-4 to provide greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged JZ300 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh WG-4 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Portrait photography camera
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
41
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-4 Sports photography info
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery life (240 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography features
Ricoh WG-4 Travel photography features
61
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
72
weather sealing
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
bad battery life (240 shots)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Landscape photography camera
31
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
54
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery life (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-4 Vlogging advice
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
36
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of external mic jack
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Ricoh WG-4
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Ricoh WG-4
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Ricoh
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Ricoh WG-4
Also called FinePix JZ305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2010-02-02 2014-02-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
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 photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + 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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video 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 pounds) 230g (0.51 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
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 - 240 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $180 $330