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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs

Fujifilm F500 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Released January 2011
Ricoh WG-30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched October 2014
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Ricoh WG-30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the WG-30 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and WG-30 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was announced 4 years prior to the WG-30 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR scores versus the WG-30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Ricoh WG-30

 Fujifilm F500 EXR WG-30 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

 WG-30 Fujifilm F500 EXR 
LaunchedOctober 2014January 2011More recent by 45 months

Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Ricoh WG-30

 Fujifilm F500 EXR WG-30 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR offers outer measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Ricoh WG-30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR compared to the WG-30.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and WG-30 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Ricoh WG-30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The visual here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and WG-30.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F500 EXR has got the bigger sensor which should make getting shallower DOF less difficult. The older Fujifilm F500 EXR will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-30
31
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2")
does not have RAW format
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Street photography details
Ricoh WG-30 Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (215 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2")
does not have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography details
48
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
low fps (3.0 fps)
sensor is very small (1/2")
does not have phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-30
69
lighter than competitors (215 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
weather proof
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-30
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is very small (1/2")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
43
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Vlogging camera
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (215 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone support
33
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F500 EXR and Ricoh WG-30
 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXRRicoh WG-30
General Information
Company FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR Ricoh WG-30
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2011-01-05 2014-10-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215g (0.47 lbs) 192g (0.42 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $430 $428