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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Ricoh WG-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Revealed September 2014
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Fujifilm JZ100 and Ricoh WG-M1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was launched 3 years before the WG-M1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm JZ100 grades against the WG-M1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 Fujifilm JZ100 WG-M1 
Screen size2.7"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Fujifilm JZ100

 WG-M1 Fujifilm JZ100 
RevealedSeptember 2014January 2012Fresher by 32 months

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Ricoh WG-M1

 Fujifilm JZ100 WG-M1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JZ100 enjoys physical measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-M1 has sizing of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 against the WG-M1.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JZ100 and WG-M1 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JZ100 and WG-M1.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of pictures though you might want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older Fujifilm JZ100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography highlights
28
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
29
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Street photography info
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography info
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (129 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
52
weather proof
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Sports photography factors
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography factors
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
includes tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
37
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather proof
good battery (350 shots)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than competition (129g)
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
64
good battery (350 shots)
weather proof
good megapixels (14MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Landscape photography camera
37
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
35
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather proof
good battery (350 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (1.5 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (800)
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Vlogging details
Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging details
31
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (129g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
26
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have external mic jack
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ100 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 Ricoh WG-M1
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2012-01-05 2014-09-12
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 800
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) (1×)
Max aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 1.5"
Resolution of display 230k dot 115k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 129g (0.28 pounds) 190g (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
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 - 350 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC, internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $190 $2,000