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FujiFilm T300 vs Ricoh WG-50

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
 
Ricoh WG-50 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
39
Overall
40

FujiFilm T300 vs Ricoh WG-50 Key Specs

FujiFilm T300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 151g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix T305
Ricoh WG-50
(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
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced May 2017
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FujiFilm T300 vs Ricoh WG-50 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the FujiFilm T300 and Ricoh WG-50, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the T300 (14MP) and the WG-50 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The T300 was introduced 6 years before the WG-50 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the T300 scores vs the WG-50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Ricoh WG-50

 T300 WG-50 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the FujiFilm T300

 WG-50 T300 
IntroducedMay 2017July 2011Fresher by 71 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the FujiFilm T300 and Ricoh WG-50

 T300 WG-50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm T300 vs Ricoh WG-50 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm T300 has got outer measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-50 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the T300 compared to the WG-50.

FujiFilm T300 vs Ricoh WG-50 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the T300 and WG-50 is 94 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm T300 vs Ricoh WG-50 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Ricoh WG-50 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The photograph here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the T300 and WG-50.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Ricoh WG-50 to give greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older T300 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

FujiFilm T300 vs Ricoh WG-50 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm T300 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-50 Portrait photography info
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
41
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Street photography information
Ricoh WG-50 Street photography information
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm T300
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-50
37
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
49
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm T300
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-50
65
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
no Timelapse mode
low battery pack (180 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.4)
71
weather proof
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm T300
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-50
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relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery pack (180 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
48
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16MP)
weather proof
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm T300
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-50
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relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
33
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
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FujiFilm T300 vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm T300 and Ricoh WG-50
 FujiFilm FinePix T300Ricoh WG-50
General Information
Make FujiFilm Ricoh
Model FujiFilm FinePix T300 Ricoh WG-50
Also referred to as FinePix T305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2011-07-19 2017-05-24
Physical type 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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
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 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync On, off
External flash
AE bracketing
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, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151g (0.33 pounds) 193g (0.43 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 (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $250 $280