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Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX370 front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 124g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Revealed August 2011
Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the Fujifilm JX370 versus Ricoh WG-20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX370 was brought out 3 years prior to the WG-20 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm JX370 matches up versus the WG-20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX370 over the Ricoh WG-20

 Fujifilm JX370 WG-20 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Fujifilm JX370

 WG-20 Fujifilm JX370 
LaunchedFebruary 2014August 2011More recent by 30 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm JX370 and Ricoh WG-20

 Fujifilm JX370 WG-20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JX370 has got physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-20 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm JX370 versus Ricoh WG-20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm JX370 against the WG-20.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX370 and WG-20 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through specs. The photograph below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX370 and WG-20.

All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels and you should expect similar quality of images however you would want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The older Fujifilm JX370 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography information
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
39
focusing manually
MP count good (14MP)
includes face detect focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Street photography info
Ricoh WG-20 Street photography info
55
lighter than others (124g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography details
31
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (190 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JX370
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-20
65
lighter than others (124 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery (190 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
71
weather proof
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Landscape photography information
Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography information
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery (190 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
47
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (14MP)
weather proof
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging highlights
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
lighter than others (124g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
30
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX370 and Ricoh WG-20
 Fujifilm FinePix JX370Ricoh WG-20
General Information
Company FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX370 Ricoh WG-20
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2011-08-11 2014-02-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
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
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1800 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 124g (0.27 lbs) 164g (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 190 photographs 260 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $159 $370