Fujifilm JV150 vs Ricoh WG-80

Lets look more in depth at the Fujifilm JV150 and Ricoh WG-80, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the Fujifilm JV150 (14MP) and the WG-80 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JV150 was announced 13 years before the WG-80 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm JV150 scores against the WG-80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix JV150 and Ricoh WG-80. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm JV150 Gallery and Ricoh WG-80 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JV150 has got outside dimensions of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-80 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm JV150 and Ricoh WG-80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm JV150 and the WG-80.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JV150 and WG-80 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JV150 and WG-80.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-80 to provide greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JV150 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.