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Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh WG-4

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2012
Ricoh WG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Released February 2014
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 versus Ricoh WG-4, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the WG-4 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was brought out 3 years prior to the WG-4 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm JX500 matches up versus the WG-4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Ricoh WG-4

 Fujifilm JX500 WG-4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Fujifilm JX500

 WG-4 Fujifilm JX500 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2012Fresher by 25 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Ricoh WG-4

 Fujifilm JX500 WG-4 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JX500 offers external dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 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).

Look at the Fujifilm JX500 versus Ricoh WG-4 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 versus the WG-4.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh WG-4 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX500 and WG-4 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh WG-4 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The visual below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX500 and WG-4.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Ricoh WG-4 to show more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JX500 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh WG-4 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography factors
29
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
41
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Street photography information
Ricoh WG-4 Street photography information
55
lighter than average (113 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography features
Ricoh WG-4 Sports photography features
31
good megapixels (14MP)
offers tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography info
Ricoh WG-4 Travel photography info
68
lighter than average (113 grams)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
72
weather proof
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-4 Landscape photography factors
33
fairly wide (26mm)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
54
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-4 Vlogging factors
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than average (113 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
36
relatively wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic socket
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Ricoh WG-4
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Ricoh WG-4
General Information
Company FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Ricoh WG-4
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2012-01-05 2014-02-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
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 mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.50 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113 grams (0.25 pounds) 230 grams (0.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
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 - 240 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $90 $330