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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Ricoh WG-4

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost 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-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2014
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Fujifilm JZ100 vs Ricoh WG-4, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and the WG-4 (16MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was announced 3 years earlier than the WG-4 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm JZ100 grades vs the WG-4 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Ricoh WG-4

 Fujifilm JZ100 WG-4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Fujifilm JZ100

 WG-4 Fujifilm JZ100 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2012More modern by 25 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Ricoh WG-4

 Fujifilm JZ100 WG-4 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm JZ100 comes with physical dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm JZ100 vs Ricoh WG-4 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 versus the WG-4.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Ricoh WG-4 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JZ100 and WG-4 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Ricoh WG-4 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The pic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JZ100 and WG-4.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-4 to give you more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JZ100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Ricoh WG-4 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography info
29
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
41
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JZ100
Street photography with Ricoh WG-4
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (129 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (240 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-4 Travel photography advice
68
lighter than competition (129 grams)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
72
environment proofing
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery (240 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Landscape photography features
Ricoh WG-4 Landscape photography features
38
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
54
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Vlogging features
Ricoh WG-4 Vlogging features
31
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (129g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
36
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
missing external microphone socket
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ100 and Ricoh WG-4
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100Ricoh WG-4
General Information
Make FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 Ricoh WG-4
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2012-01-05 2014-02-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 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 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 (60p, 30p)
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 129 gr (0.28 pounds) 230 gr (0.51 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
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 - 240 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $190 $330