Fujifilm S8500 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1104mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Introduced January 2013
(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
- 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Released February 2014
- Renewed by Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Fujifilm S8500 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview
Here is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the WG-4 GPS (16MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm S8500 was released 13 months before the WG-4 GPS which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera.
Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8500 scores versus the WG-4 GPS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8500 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8500 Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Fujifilm S8500 | WG-4 GPS |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Fujifilm S8500
WG-4 GPS | Fujifilm S8500 | |||
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Released | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | Fresher by 13 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Fujifilm S8500 | WG-4 GPS | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm S8500 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8500 has outer dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has proportions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm S8500 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 against the WG-4 GPS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8500 and WG-4 GPS is 61 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The photograph here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8500 and WG-4 GPS.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution and you should expect similar quality of images though you may want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The older Fujifilm S8500 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

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Fujifilm S8500 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 | Ricoh WG-4 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Ricoh |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix S8500 | Ricoh WG-4 GPS |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2013-01-07 | 2014-02-05 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1104mm (46.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 200k dots | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/7000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | - | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 670g (1.48 lb) | 235g (0.52 lb) |
Dimensions | 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $500 | $210 |