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FujiFilm T300 vs Ricoh WG-30W

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

FujiFilm T300 vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs

FujiFilm T300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 151g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix T305
Ricoh WG-30W
(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
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed October 2014
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FujiFilm T300 vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

Let's examine more closely at the FujiFilm T300 and Ricoh WG-30W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. The image resolution of the T300 (14MP) and the WG-30W (16MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The T300 was brought out 4 years earlier than the WG-30W and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the T300 matches up vs the WG-30W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 T300 WG-30W 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the FujiFilm T300

 WG-30W T300 
RevealedOctober 2014July 2011Fresher by 39 months

Common features in the FujiFilm T300 and Ricoh WG-30W

 T300 WG-30W 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

FujiFilm T300 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm T300 provides outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30W has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm T300 and Ricoh WG-30W in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the T300 and the WG-30W.

FujiFilm T300 vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the T300 and WG-30W is 94 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm T300 vs Ricoh WG-30W top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the T300 and WG-30W.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-30W to offer you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The older T300 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm T300 vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography details
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resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm T300
Street photography with Ricoh WG-30W
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm T300 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Sports photography camera
37
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Travel photography information
Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography information
65
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
71
weather sealing
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Landscape photography information
Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography information
36
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
43
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16MP)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging advice
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
33
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no mic socket
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FujiFilm T300 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm T300 and Ricoh WG-30W
 FujiFilm FinePix T300Ricoh WG-30W
General Information
Company FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type FujiFilm FinePix T300 Ricoh WG-30W
Also called as FinePix T305 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2011-07-19 2014-10-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151 gr (0.33 lbs) 194 gr (0.43 lbs)
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 Overall 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 180 pictures 300 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $250 $280