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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ100
(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
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
  • Announced October 2014
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Ricoh WG-30

 Fujifilm JZ100 WG-30 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Fujifilm JZ100

 WG-30 Fujifilm JZ100 
AnnouncedOctober 2014January 2012Newer by 33 months

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Ricoh WG-30

 Fujifilm JZ100 WG-30 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography advice
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Street photography factors
Ricoh WG-30 Street photography factors
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (129g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography info
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Travel photography features
Ricoh WG-30 Travel photography features
68
lighter than average (129 grams)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.9)
71
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm JZ100
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-30
37
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Vlogging camera
31
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (129 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
33
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ100 and Ricoh WG-30
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100Ricoh WG-30
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