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Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh WG-50

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX370 front
 
Ricoh WG-50 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
39
Overall
40

Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh WG-50 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
  • Released August 2011
Ricoh WG-50
(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
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced May 2017
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh WG-50 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm JX370 and Ricoh WG-50, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) and the WG-50 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX370 was announced 6 years earlier than the WG-50 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm JX370 scores against the WG-50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX370 over the Ricoh WG-50

 Fujifilm JX370 WG-50 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Fujifilm JX370

 WG-50 Fujifilm JX370 
IntroducedMay 2017August 2011Newer by 70 months
Focus manually Very exact focus

Common features in the Fujifilm JX370 and Ricoh WG-50

 Fujifilm JX370 WG-50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh WG-50 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JX370 enjoys 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) whilst the Ricoh WG-50 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm JX370 and Ricoh WG-50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm JX370 compared to the WG-50.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh WG-50 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX370 and WG-50 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh WG-50 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh WG-50 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The image underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX370 and WG-50.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh WG-50 to show extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JX370 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh WG-50 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-50 Portrait photography information
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
41
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than average in class (124g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-50 Sports photography information
31
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (190 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
49
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JX370
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-50
65
lighter than average in class (124 grams)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (190 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
71
environment proofing
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Landscape photography features
Ricoh WG-50 Landscape photography features
32
quite wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery pack (190 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
48
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16MP)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Vlogging features
Ricoh WG-50 Vlogging features
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than average in class (124 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
33
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic support
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX370 and Ricoh WG-50
 Fujifilm FinePix JX370Ricoh WG-50
General Information
Company FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX370 Ricoh WG-50
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2011-08-11 2017-05-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
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 photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-6.2 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 diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1800s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync On, off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 gr (0.27 lb) 193 gr (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 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 300 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, remote)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $159 $280