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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh WG-4

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix JZ505
Ricoh WG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh WG-4, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the WG-4 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the WG-4 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the JZ500 grades vs the WG-4 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Ricoh WG-4

 JZ500 WG-4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 WG-4 JZ500 
RevealedFebruary 2014June 2010Newer by 44 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Ricoh WG-4

 JZ500 WG-4 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm JZ500 enjoys physical dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh WG-4 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the JZ500 against the WG-4.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh WG-4 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the JZ500 and WG-4 is 93 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh WG-4 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ500 and WG-4.

As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Ricoh WG-4 to give extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged JZ500 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh WG-4 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography information
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
41
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography information
Ricoh WG-4 Street photography information
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (240 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Travel photography camera
67
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
72
environment sealing
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery pack (240 shots)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Landscape photography camera
37
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
54
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
environment sealing
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging info
Ricoh WG-4 Vlogging info
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
36
fairly wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic port
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Ricoh WG-4
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Ricoh WG-4
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Ricoh WG-4
Also called FinePix JZ505 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2010-06-16 2014-02-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 pounds) 230 grams (0.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $230 $330