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Fujifilm T500 vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
46
Overall
46

Fujifilm T500 vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Released February 2018
  • Replaced the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Fujifilm T500 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Fujifilm T500 versus Ricoh WG-6, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the WG-6 (20MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was manufactured 6 years prior to the WG-6 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm T500 scores versus the WG-6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Ricoh WG-6

 Fujifilm T500 WG-6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Fujifilm T500

 WG-6 Fujifilm T500 
ReleasedFebruary 2018January 2013Newer by 62 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Ricoh WG-6

 Fujifilm T500 WG-6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Fujifilm T500 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm T500 features external measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-6 has measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm T500 versus Ricoh WG-6 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm T500 vs the WG-6.

Fujifilm T500 vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T500 and WG-6 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The image here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm T500 and WG-6.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-6 to render greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm T500 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm T500 vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Portrait photography camera
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
44
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Street photography features
Ricoh WG-6 Street photography features
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (136g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
59
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than average in class (246g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Sports photography camera
44
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery pack (340 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Travel photography info
Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography info
75
lighter than competition (136 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
very good max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
69
better than average battery pack (340 per charge)
weather proof
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
more heavy than average in class (246 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography information
Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography information
41
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
56
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20MP)
weather proof
better than average battery pack (340 CIPA)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm T500
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-6
35
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competition (136 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (246g)
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Fujifilm T500 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Ricoh WG-6
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Ricoh WG-6
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T500 Ricoh WG-6
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2013-01-07 2018-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3440 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Flash on, flash off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840x2160
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136g (0.30 lbs) 246g (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 - 340 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $0 $271