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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
46
Overall
46

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JZ505
Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Replaced the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the FujiFilm JZ500 and Ricoh WG-6, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the JZ500 (14MP) and WG-6 (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was announced 8 years earlier than the WG-6 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the JZ500 grades versus the WG-6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Ricoh WG-6

 JZ500 WG-6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 WG-6 JZ500 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018June 2010More modern by 93 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Ricoh WG-6

 JZ500 WG-6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JZ500 offers external measurements 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-6 has sizing of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm JZ500 and Ricoh WG-6 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the JZ500 versus the WG-6.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the JZ500 and WG-6 is 93 and 89 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The image here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the JZ500 and WG-6.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Ricoh WG-6 to give you more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged JZ500 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography info
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decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
44
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
includes face detect focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography factors
Ricoh WG-6 Street photography factors
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (246 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography information
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography advice
67
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
great battery (340 per charge)
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition in class (246 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Landscape photography camera
37
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
56
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
weather proofing
great battery (340 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JZ500
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-6
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rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (246g)
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Ricoh WG-6
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Ricoh WG-6
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Ricoh
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Ricoh WG-6
Also called as FinePix JZ505 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-06-16 2018-02-21
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/4000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Flash on, flash off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840x2160
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 pounds) 246 grams (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 - 340 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $230 $271