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FujiFilm T300 vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

FujiFilm T300 vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs

FujiFilm T300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 151g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix T305
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
  • Introduced October 2014
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FujiFilm T300 vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the FujiFilm T300 vs Ricoh WG-30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. The image resolution of the T300 (14MP) and the WG-30 (16MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The T300 was released 4 years prior to the WG-30 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the T300 grades versus the WG-30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Ricoh WG-30

 T300 WG-30 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the FujiFilm T300

 WG-30 T300 
IntroducedOctober 2014July 2011More modern by 39 months

Common features in the FujiFilm T300 and Ricoh WG-30

 T300 WG-30 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm T300 vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm T300 features external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the T300 compared to the WG-30.

FujiFilm T300 vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the T300 and WG-30 is 94 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm T300 vs Ricoh WG-30 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The image below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the T300 and WG-30.

Clearly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Ricoh WG-30 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged T300 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm T300 vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm T300 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography info
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm T300 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm T300
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-30
37
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (180 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
45
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm T300 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Travel photography camera
65
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery life (180 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
71
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography factors
36
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery life (180 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
43
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-30 Vlogging factors
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
33
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone jack
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FujiFilm T300 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm T300 and Ricoh WG-30
 FujiFilm FinePix T300Ricoh WG-30
General Information
Make FujiFilm Ricoh
Model FujiFilm FinePix T300 Ricoh WG-30
Also Known as FinePix T305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2011-07-19 2014-10-09
Body design 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 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 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151 gr (0.33 pounds) 192 gr (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (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 180 photos 300 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $250 $428