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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh WG-M1 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
  • Announced June 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix JZ505
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
  • Introduced September 2014
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the FujiFilm JZ500 and Ricoh WG-M1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was manufactured 5 years prior to the WG-M1 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the JZ500 grades vs the WG-M1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 JZ500 WG-M1 
Screen dimensions2.7"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 WG-M1 JZ500 
IntroducedSeptember 2014June 2010More modern by 51 months

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Ricoh WG-M1

 JZ500 WG-M1 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JZ500 has exterior measurements 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-M1 has dimensions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the JZ500 against the WG-M1.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JZ500 and WG-M1 is 93 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ500 and WG-M1.

Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution and you should expect similar quality of files however you have to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged JZ500 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography info
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography details
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography details
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
53
environment sealing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography highlights
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
38
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
great battery (350 per charge)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography details
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography details
67
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
64
great battery (350 per charge)
environment sealing
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Landscape photography camera
37
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
35
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
great battery (350 shots)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (1.5 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (800)
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging details
Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging details
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
26
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
lack of mic port
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Ricoh WG-M1
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Ricoh
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Ricoh WG-M1
Also Known as FinePix JZ505 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2010-06-16 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 800
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) (1×)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/2.8
Macro focus range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 1.5 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 115k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s -
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s -
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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), 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 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168g (0.37 lbs) 190g (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 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 form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal microSD/microSDHC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $230 $2,000