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Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX370 front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 124g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Introduced August 2011
Ricoh WG-30
(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
  • Revealed October 2014
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview

Below is a complete overview of the Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh WG-30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) and the WG-30 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX370 was launched 4 years prior to the WG-30 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm JX370 matches up versus the WG-30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX370 over the Ricoh WG-30

 Fujifilm JX370 WG-30 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Fujifilm JX370

 WG-30 Fujifilm JX370 
RevealedOctober 2014August 2011More recent by 38 months

Common features in the Fujifilm JX370 and Ricoh WG-30

 Fujifilm JX370 WG-30 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JX370 features physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh WG-30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm JX370 versus the WG-30.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX370 and WG-30 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh WG-30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX370 and WG-30.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Ricoh WG-30 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JX370 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography factors
28
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JX370
Street photography with Ricoh WG-30
55
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Sports photography camera
31
decent MP (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (190 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
45
has image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-30 Travel photography advice
65
lighter than competition in class (124g)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (190 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
71
weather sealing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Landscape photography information
Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography information
32
rather wide (28mm)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery life (190 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JX370
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-30
28
rather wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
33
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing external microphone jack
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX370 and Ricoh WG-30
 Fujifilm FinePix JX370Ricoh WG-30
General Information
Make FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX370 Ricoh WG-30
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-08-11 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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
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 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1800 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 gr (0.27 pounds) 192 gr (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 190 pictures 300 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $159 $428