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Fujifilm JV150 vs Ricoh WG-30W

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix JV150 front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Fujifilm JV150 vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs

Fujifilm JV150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Revealed February 2010
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
  • Released October 2014
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Fujifilm JV150 vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm JV150 versus Ricoh WG-30W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the Fujifilm JV150 (14MP) and the WG-30W (16MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JV150 was launched 5 years prior to the WG-30W and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm JV150 matches up versus the WG-30W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JV150 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 Fujifilm JV150 WG-30W 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Fujifilm JV150

 WG-30W Fujifilm JV150 
ReleasedOctober 2014February 2010Fresher by 57 months

Common features in the Fujifilm JV150 and Ricoh WG-30W

 Fujifilm JV150 WG-30W 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Fujifilm JV150 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JV150 features 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) while the Ricoh WG-30W has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

See the Fujifilm JV150 versus Ricoh WG-30W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm JV150 compared to the WG-30W.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JV150 and WG-30W is 96 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Ricoh WG-30W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JV150 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The visual underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JV150 and WG-30W.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-30W to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JV150 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JV150 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JV150 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography information
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Street photography advice
Ricoh WG-30W Street photography advice
55
lighter than competition in class (126g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Sports photography camera
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
45
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Travel photography details
Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography details
62
lighter than competition in class (126g)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
environment proofing
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Landscape photography camera
28
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
43
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16MP)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging information
25
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
33
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
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Fujifilm JV150 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JV150 and Ricoh WG-30W
 Fujifilm FinePix JV150Ricoh WG-30W
General Information
Make FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JV150 Ricoh WG-30W
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-02-02 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 surface 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
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-111mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 grams (0.28 lbs) 194 grams (0.43 lbs)
Physical 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 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $0 $280