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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
42 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91 Imaging
43 Features
39 Overall
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs

Fujifilm F500 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump 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-70
(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
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced February 2020
  • Successor is Ricoh WG-80
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Ricoh WG-70, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and WG-70 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was unveiled 10 years prior to the WG-70 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR matches up versus the WG-70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Ricoh WG-70

          

          

            
 Fujifilm F500 EXR WG-70 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

          

          

            
 WG-70 Fujifilm F500 EXR 
AnnouncedFebruary 2020January 2011Newer by 110 months
Manually focus  Dial accurate focus
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Ricoh WG-70

          

          

            
 Fujifilm F500 EXR WG-70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Lacking Touch friendly screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F500 EXR has got external dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-70 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Ricoh WG-70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR compared to the WG-70.
Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and WG-70 is 91 and 91 respectively.
Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Typically, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and WG-70.
Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR comes with the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF easier. The more aged Fujifilm F500 EXR will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

            Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm F500 EXR Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography information
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 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 no external flash support
 sensor  is small (1/2")
 doesn't have RAW files
42
 manual focus
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 provides face detect focusing
 no manual mode
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Street photography camera
 Ricoh WG-70 as a Street photography camera
61
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than average (215g)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is small (1/2")
 doesn't have RAW files
62
 image stabilization (Digital)
 environment proof
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Sports photography camera
 Ricoh WG-70 as a Sports photography camera
48
 long zoom range (24-360mm  15.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
 sensor  is small (1/2")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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 image stabilization (Digital)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 environment proof
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm F500 EXR Travel photography details
Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography details
69
 lighter than average (215 grams)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (24mm)
 great reach (360mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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 environment proof
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 really wide (28mm)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm F500 EXR Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography highlights
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 pretty wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 sensor  is small (1/2")
 doesn't have RAW files
 missing Time Lapse recording
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 manual focus
 really wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Digital)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 environment proof
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 no manual mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm F500 EXR Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging factors
33
 pretty wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than average (215g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 missing mic socket
33
 really wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Digital)
 provides face detect focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have microphone socket
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F500 EXR and Ricoh WG-70
 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXRRicoh WG-70
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR Ricoh WG-70
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2011-01-05 2020-02-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 3.20 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync On, off
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 215g (0.47 lb) 193g (0.43 lb)
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 Overall 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 - 300 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $430 $280