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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Ricoh WG-80

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
 
Ricoh WG-80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Ricoh WG-80 Key Specs

Fujifilm F500 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Ricoh WG-80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.70" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched May 2022
  • Replaced the Ricoh WG-70
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Ricoh WG-80 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Ricoh WG-80, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the WG-80 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and WG-80 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was released 12 years earlier than the WG-80 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR scores against the WG-80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Ricoh WG-80

 Fujifilm F500 EXR WG-80 
Display dimensions3"2.70"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

 WG-80 Fujifilm F500 EXR 
LaunchedMay 2022January 2011Fresher by 138 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Ricoh WG-80

 Fujifilm F500 EXR WG-80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Ricoh WG-80 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F500 EXR has got outside measurements 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-80 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).

See the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Ricoh WG-80 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 differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR compared to the WG-80.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Ricoh WG-80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and WG-80 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Ricoh WG-80 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Ricoh WG-80 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The visual underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and WG-80.

All in all, both cameras provide the same MP but different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F500 EXR has the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF easier. The older Fujifilm F500 EXR is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Ricoh WG-80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-80
31
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2")
has no RAW support
43
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Street photography info
Ricoh WG-80 Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (215g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2")
has no RAW support
55
weather proofing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-80 Sports photography information
48
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2")
has no phase detect autofocus
43
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Travel photography highlights
Ricoh WG-80 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
weather proofing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-80 Landscape photography info
44
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
44
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
good resolution (16MP)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.70")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-80 Vlogging information
33
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (215g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no microphone port
31
quite wide (28mm)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone port
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F500 EXR and Ricoh WG-80
 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXRRicoh WG-80
General Information
Company FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR Ricoh WG-80
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2011-01-05 2022-05-19
Body design 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.70"
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync On, off
External flash
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, 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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 grams (0.47 pounds) 193 grams (0.43 pounds)
Physical 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 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $430 $300