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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(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
Ricoh WG-70
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Ricoh WG-70

 JZ300 WG-70 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 WG-70 JZ300 
IntroducedFebruary 2020February 2010More modern by 121 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Ricoh WG-70

 JZ300 WG-70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-70
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
42
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography factors
Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography factors
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
50
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography features
Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography features
61
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-70
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
49
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging details
Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging details
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fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
33
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic port
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Ricoh WG-70
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Ricoh WG-70
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