Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Ricoh WG-50

Below, we will be looking at the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Ricoh WG-50, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the WG-50 (16MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and WG-50 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was launched 7 years prior to the WG-50 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR scores versus the WG-50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR and Ricoh WG-50. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery and Ricoh WG-50 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR provides physical measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-50 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Ricoh WG-50 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR against the WG-50.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and WG-50 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The picture here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and WG-50.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR has got the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field easier. The more aged Fujifilm F500 EXR will be behind with regard to sensor tech.