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Fujifilm T500 vs Ricoh WG-50

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Ricoh WG-50 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
39
Overall
40

Fujifilm T500 vs Ricoh WG-50 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-50
(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
  • Released May 2017
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm T500 vs Ricoh WG-50 Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Fujifilm T500 versus Ricoh WG-50, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the WG-50 (16MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was released 5 years earlier than the WG-50 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm T500 grades against the WG-50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Ricoh WG-50

 Fujifilm T500 WG-50 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Fujifilm T500

 WG-50 Fujifilm T500 
ReleasedMay 2017January 2013Fresher by 53 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Ricoh WG-50

 Fujifilm T500 WG-50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Fujifilm T500 vs Ricoh WG-50 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm T500 has got outer dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-50 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm T500 versus Ricoh WG-50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm T500 versus the WG-50.

Fujifilm T500 vs Ricoh WG-50 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T500 and WG-50 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Ricoh WG-50 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Ricoh WG-50 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm T500 and WG-50.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures though you may want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The older Fujifilm T500 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm T500 vs Ricoh WG-50 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm T500
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-50
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
41
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (136g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-50 Sports photography info
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
49
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm T500
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-50
75
lighter than competition (136 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
71
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-50 Landscape photography highlights
41
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
48
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
weather proof
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Vlogging camera
35
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competition (136 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
33
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
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Fujifilm T500 vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Ricoh WG-50
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Ricoh WG-50
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T500 Ricoh WG-50
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2013-01-07 2017-05-24
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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings - 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) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136g (0.30 pounds) 193g (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $0 $280