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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix JZ505
Ricoh WG-30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced October 2014
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the FujiFilm JZ500 and Ricoh WG-30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the WG-30 (16MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was introduced 5 years earlier than the WG-30 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the JZ500 grades vs the WG-30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Ricoh WG-30

 JZ500 WG-30 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 WG-30 JZ500 
AnnouncedOctober 2014June 2010More recent by 52 months

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Ricoh WG-30

 JZ500 WG-30 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm JZ500 has got outer dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the JZ500 and the WG-30.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the JZ500 and WG-30 is 93 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh WG-30 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ500 and WG-30.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Ricoh WG-30 to provide you with more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older JZ500 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography info
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Street photography with Ricoh WG-30
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography highlights
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-30 Travel photography advice
67
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
weather sealing
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Landscape photography camera
37
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
43
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-30 Vlogging highlights
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
33
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Ricoh WG-30
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Ricoh WG-30
General Information
Company FujiFilm Ricoh
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Ricoh WG-30
Alternative name FinePix JZ505 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-06-16 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 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168g (0.37 lb) 192g (0.42 lb)
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 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 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $230 $428