FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh WG-70
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
- 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
- Revealed February 2010
- Also Known as FinePix JZ305
(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
- 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Introduced February 2020
- Newer Model is Ricoh WG-80

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview
Following is a complete analysis of the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh WG-70, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the JZ300 (12MP) and WG-70 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The JZ300 was revealed 11 years earlier than the WG-70 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the JZ300 scores against the WG-70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh WG-70 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 and Ricoh WG-70. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery and Ricoh WG-70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Ricoh WG-70
JZ300 | WG-70 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the FujiFilm JZ300
WG-70 | JZ300 | |||
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Introduced | February 2020 | ![]() | February 2010 | More modern by 121 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus |
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Ricoh WG-70
JZ300 | WG-70 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent display measurements |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch display |
FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ300 has got 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-70 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Look at the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh WG-70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the JZ300 versus the WG-70.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the JZ300 and WG-70 is 93 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ300 and WG-70.
As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-70 to offer more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged JZ300 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 | Ricoh WG-70 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Ricoh |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 | Ricoh WG-70 |
Also called | FinePix JZ305 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2010-02-02 | 2020-02-04 |
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 | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.6 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.60 m | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | On, off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Yes (Wireless) |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 168 grams (0.37 pounds) | 193 grams (0.43 pounds) |
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 All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 300 pictures |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-45A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $180 | $280 |