FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Here, we are evaluating the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the JZ300 (12MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was brought out 5 years prior to the WG-4 GPS which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the JZ300 grades against the WG-4 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 & Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JZ300 features outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the JZ300 versus the WG-4 GPS.

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

Usually, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The pic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ300 and WG-4 GPS.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to result in greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged JZ300 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.