Fujifilm JV150 vs Ricoh WG-30
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Fujifilm JV150 vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
- 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
- Released February 2010
(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

Fujifilm JV150 vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Fujifilm JV150 and Ricoh WG-30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JV150 (14MP) and the WG-30 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm JV150 was released 5 years earlier than the WG-30 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm JV150 scores vs the WG-30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Ricoh WG-30 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix JV150 & Ricoh WG-30. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm JV150 Gallery & Ricoh WG-30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JV150 over the Ricoh WG-30
Fujifilm JV150 | WG-30 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Fujifilm JV150
WG-30 | Fujifilm JV150 | |||
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Introduced | October 2014 | ![]() | February 2010 | More recent by 57 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm JV150 and Ricoh WG-30
Fujifilm JV150 | WG-30 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent screen size |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
Fujifilm JV150 vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JV150 comes with physical dimensions of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm JV150 and Ricoh WG-30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm JV150 against the WG-30.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JV150 and WG-30 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The visual below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JV150 and WG-30.
To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Ricoh WG-30 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JV150 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm JV150 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JV150 | Ricoh WG-30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Ricoh |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix JV150 | Ricoh WG-30 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2010-02-02 | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 37-111mm (3.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-4.3 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 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 | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 126 grams (0.28 lb) | 192 grams (0.42 lb) |
Dimensions | 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 300 photos |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-45A | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $0 | $428 |