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Fujifilm S8500 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Fujifilm S8500 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs

Fujifilm S8500
(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
Ricoh WG-4 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
  • 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Renewed by Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 Fujifilm S8500 WG-4 GPS 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Fujifilm S8500

 WG-4 GPS Fujifilm S8500 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2013Fresher by 13 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 Fujifilm S8500 WG-4 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8500 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography info
31
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
41
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Street photography camera
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (670g)
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than average (235 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Sports photography camera
52
long zoom range (24-1104mm 46.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/7,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
max fps low (2.0 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (240 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Travel photography info
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography info
52
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (1104mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
69
environment proof
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery (240 per charge)
heavier than average (235 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Landscape photography information
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography information
41
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
54
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Vlogging highlights
24
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competition in class (670g)
34
really wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
heavier than average (235g)
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8500 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 Fujifilm FinePix S8500Ricoh WG-4 GPS
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