Fujifilm JZ100 vs Ricoh WG-30
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
- 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
- Announced January 2012
(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
- Announced October 2014

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm JZ100 vs Ricoh WG-30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and the WG-30 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm JZ100 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the WG-30 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm JZ100 scores vs the WG-30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Ricoh WG-30 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 & Ricoh WG-30. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm JZ100 Gallery & Ricoh WG-30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Ricoh WG-30
Fujifilm JZ100 | WG-30 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Fujifilm JZ100
WG-30 | Fujifilm JZ100 | |||
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Announced | October 2014 | ![]() | January 2012 | Newer by 33 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Ricoh WG-30
Fujifilm JZ100 | WG-30 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm JZ100 vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JZ100 offers exterior dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm JZ100 vs Ricoh WG-30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 and the WG-30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JZ100 and WG-30 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The image underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JZ100 and WG-30.
All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Ricoh WG-30 to show extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JZ100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 | Ricoh WG-30 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Ricoh |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 | Ricoh WG-30 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2012-01-05 | 2014-10-09 |
Physical type | 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 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 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.9-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 2.60 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 | ||
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 129g (0.28 pounds) | 192g (0.42 pounds) |
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 photos |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-45A | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $190 | $428 |