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Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42

Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2012
Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(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
  • 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Older Model is Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Later Model is Ricoh WG-6
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the WG-5 GPS (16MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm JX500 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the WG-5 GPS and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm JX500 scores against the WG-5 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 Fujifilm JX500 WG-5 GPS 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Fujifilm JX500

 WG-5 GPS Fujifilm JX500 
RevealedFebruary 2015January 2012Fresher by 37 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 Fujifilm JX500 WG-5 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm JX500 has outer 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-5 GPS has specifications of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 vs the WG-5 GPS.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX500 and WG-5 GPS is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX500 and WG-5 GPS.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to offer you more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JX500 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
41
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Street photography advice
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Street photography advice
55
lighter than average in class (113 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than average (236g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Sports photography camera
31
good megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (240 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than average in class (113 grams)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
environment proof
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
bad battery life (240 per charge)
heavier than average (236 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Landscape photography highlights
33
relatively wide (26mm)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
54
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery life (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging info
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Vlogging info
28
relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than average in class (113 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
34
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of external mic socket
heavier than average (236g)
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Ricoh WG-5 GPS
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2012-01-05 2015-02-10
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 14.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 10.40 m (at 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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113 grams (0.25 lbs) 236 grams (0.52 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $90 $500