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Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh WG-30W

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

Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs

Fujifilm JX370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 124g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Launched August 2011
Ricoh WG-30W
(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
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced October 2014
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Fujifilm JX370 versus Ricoh WG-30W, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) and the WG-30W (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX370 was unveiled 4 years prior to the WG-30W and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm JX370 scores against the WG-30W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX370 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 Fujifilm JX370 WG-30W 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Fujifilm JX370

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

Common features in the Fujifilm JX370 and Ricoh WG-30W

 Fujifilm JX370 WG-30W 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JX370 enjoys outer dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30W has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm JX370 versus Ricoh WG-30W in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm JX370 compared to the WG-30W.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX370 and WG-30W is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh WG-30W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The visual below might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX370 and WG-30W.

As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Ricoh WG-30W to offer more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JX370 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography highlights
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
good MP (16MP)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JX370
Street photography with Ricoh WG-30W
55
lighter than competition (124 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Sports photography factors
Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography factors
31
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (190 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Travel photography information
Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography information
65
lighter than competition (124g)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery power (190 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
71
environment proofing
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm JX370
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-30W
32
fairly wide (28mm)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery power (190 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
43
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging highlights
28
fairly wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (124 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
33
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX370 and Ricoh WG-30W
 Fujifilm FinePix JX370Ricoh WG-30W
General Information
Make FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX370 Ricoh WG-30W
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 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 aliasing 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 format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus 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
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1800s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124 grams (0.27 lb) 194 grams (0.43 lb)
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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 190 pictures 300 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $159 $280