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Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40

Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2012
Ricoh WG-70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed February 2020
  • Newer Model is Ricoh WG-80
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Fujifilm JX500 versus Ricoh WG-70, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was launched 9 years earlier than the WG-70 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm JX500 grades versus the WG-70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Ricoh WG-70

 Fujifilm JX500 WG-70 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Fujifilm JX500

 WG-70 Fujifilm JX500 
RevealedFebruary 2020January 2012Newer by 98 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Ricoh WG-70

 Fujifilm JX500 WG-70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JX500 has got physical dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-70 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm JX500 versus Ricoh WG-70 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 against the WG-70.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX500 and WG-70 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The pic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX500 and WG-70.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-70 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JX500 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography advice
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megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
42
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JX500
Street photography with Ricoh WG-70
55
lighter than competitors in class (113g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography information
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megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
49
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography highlights
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lighter than competitors in class (113g)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Landscape photography camera
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pretty wide (26mm)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
48
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging information
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors in class (113g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic jack
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Ricoh WG-70
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Ricoh WG-70
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Ricoh WG-70
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2012-01-05 2020-02-04
Body design 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 alias 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 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction On, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113 grams (0.25 lbs) 193 grams (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 - 300 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Price at release $90 $280