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FujiFilm T300 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

FujiFilm T300 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

FujiFilm T300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Launched July 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix T305
Ricoh WG-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Announced September 2014
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FujiFilm T300 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Below is a in-depth review of the FujiFilm T300 and Ricoh WG-M1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the T300 (14MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The T300 was revealed 4 years earlier than the WG-M1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the T300 scores versus the WG-M1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 T300 WG-M1 
Screen size2.7"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the FujiFilm T300

 WG-M1 T300 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014July 2011More recent by 38 months

Common features in the FujiFilm T300 and Ricoh WG-M1

 T300 WG-M1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm T300 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm T300 comes with outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-M1 has sizing of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the T300 and the WG-M1.

FujiFilm T300 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the T300 and WG-M1 is 94 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm T300 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The graphic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the T300 and WG-M1.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photos although you will need to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older T300 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm T300 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm T300 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Portrait photography features
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography features
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
30
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm T300 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
53
weather proof
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Sports photography factors
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography factors
37
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
38
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
weather proof
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Travel photography details
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography details
65
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery power (180 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
64
better than average battery (350 shots)
weather proof
megapixel count good (14MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm T300 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Landscape photography camera
36
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery power (180 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
35
megapixel count good (14MP)
weather proof
better than average battery (350 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (1.5")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (800)
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm T300
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-M1
31
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
26
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have mic socket
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FujiFilm T300 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm T300 and Ricoh WG-M1
 FujiFilm FinePix T300Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Ricoh
Model FujiFilm FinePix T300 Ricoh WG-M1
Otherwise known as FinePix T305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2011-07-19 2014-09-12
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 800
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) (1×)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.8
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 1.5"
Display resolution 230k dots 115k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
AE 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Maximum 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151 gr (0.33 pounds) 190 gr (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
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 shots 350 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC microSD/microSDHC, internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $250 $2,000