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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh WG-80

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Ricoh WG-80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh WG-80 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
  • Released June 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix JZ505
Ricoh WG-80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.70" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced May 2022
  • Older Model is Ricoh WG-70
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh WG-80 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the FujiFilm JZ500 and Ricoh WG-80, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. The image resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the WG-80 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was launched 13 years earlier than the WG-80 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the JZ500 matches up vs the WG-80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Ricoh WG-80

 JZ500 WG-80 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 WG-80 JZ500 
IntroducedMay 2022June 2010Fresher by 145 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Ricoh WG-80

 JZ500 WG-80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.70"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh WG-80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JZ500 features outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-80 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the JZ500 compared to the WG-80.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh WG-80 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JZ500 and WG-80 is 93 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh WG-80 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh WG-80 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The visual here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ500 and WG-80.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-80 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older JZ500 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh WG-80 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-80 Portrait photography details
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
43
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
55
weather proof
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography features
Ricoh WG-80 Sports photography features
35
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
good MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Travel photography camera
67
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
weather proof
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Landscape photography camera
37
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
44
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.70 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging details
Ricoh WG-80 Vlogging details
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
31
quite wide (28mm)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of microphone port
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Ricoh WG-80
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Ricoh WG-80
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Ricoh WG-80
Alternative name FinePix JZ505 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-06-16 2022-05-19
Body design 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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
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 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.70"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/4000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction On, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 pounds) 193g (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 - 300 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $230 $300