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Fujifilm T500 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Fujifilm T500 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs

Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Launched 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
  • Updated by Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Fujifilm T500 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview

Let's look much closer at the Fujifilm T500 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. The image resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the WG-4 GPS (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was announced 13 months prior to the WG-4 GPS which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm T500 matches up against the WG-4 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 Fujifilm T500 WG-4 GPS 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Fujifilm T500

 WG-4 GPS Fujifilm T500 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2013Newer by 13 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 Fujifilm T500 WG-4 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Fujifilm T500 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm T500 offers outside dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm T500 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm T500 and the WG-4 GPS.

Fujifilm T500 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T500 and WG-4 GPS is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The picture here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm T500 and WG-4 GPS.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of pictures but you would want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm T500 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm T500 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
41
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm T500
Street photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (136g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than average (235 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography info
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery (240 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Travel photography camera
76
lighter than competition (136g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
69
weather sealing
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
low battery (240 per charge)
heavier than average (235g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
54
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm T500
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than competition (136 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no external mic jack
heavier than average (235 grams)
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Fujifilm T500 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Ricoh WG-4 GPS
General Information
Company FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix T500 Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2013-01-07 2014-02-05
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136 grams (0.30 lb) 235 grams (0.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $0 $210