Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Ricoh WG-4

The following is a in-depth review of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Ricoh WG-4, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the WG-4 (16MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and WG-4 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was introduced 4 years before the WG-4 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR matches up versus the WG-4 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR & Ricoh WG-4. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR has got outside 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-4 has dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Ricoh WG-4 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR against the WG-4.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and WG-4 is 91 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The pic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and WG-4.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR features the bigger sensor which should make getting shallower DOF simpler. The more aged Fujifilm F500 EXR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.