Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Ricoh WG-20

Here, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Ricoh WG-20, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and WG-20 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was unveiled 4 years earlier than the WG-20 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR grades against the WG-20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR and Ricoh WG-20. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery and Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm F500 EXR has outside dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-20 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Ricoh WG-20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus the WG-20.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and WG-20 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The visual below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and WG-20.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F500 EXR using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will offer you greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm F500 EXR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.