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Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Ricoh WG-30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 JX500 vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm JX500 and Ricoh WG-30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the WG-30 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was brought out 3 years earlier than the WG-30 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm JX500 scores versus the WG-30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Ricoh WG-30

 Fujifilm JX500 WG-30 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Fujifilm JX500

 WG-30 Fujifilm JX500 
RevealedOctober 2014January 2012More recent by 33 months

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Ricoh WG-30

 Fujifilm JX500 WG-30 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX500 comes with outside measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 against the WG-30.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX500 and WG-30 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh WG-30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The graphic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX500 and WG-30.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-30 to offer more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JX500 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography information
29
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
36
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Street photography highlights
Ricoh WG-30 Street photography highlights
55
lighter than average in class (113 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography factors
Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography factors
31
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh WG-30 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than average in class (113g)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
environment sealing
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography highlights
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JX500
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-30
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than average in class (113 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
33
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic port
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Ricoh WG-30
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Ricoh WG-30
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Ricoh WG-30
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2012-01-05 2014-10-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.50 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 113 gr (0.25 pounds) 192 gr (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" 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 - 300 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $90 $428