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Fujifilm T500 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Fujifilm T500 vs Ricoh WG-M1 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-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Announced September 2014
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Fujifilm T500 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Fujifilm T500 and Ricoh WG-M1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was manufactured 20 months before the WG-M1 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm T500 grades vs the WG-M1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 Fujifilm T500 WG-M1 
Display size2.7"1.5"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Fujifilm T500

 WG-M1 Fujifilm T500 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014January 2013More recent by 20 months

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Ricoh WG-M1

 Fujifilm T500 WG-M1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm T500 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm T500 has exterior measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-M1 has proportions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm T500 against the WG-M1.

Fujifilm T500 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T500 and WG-M1 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm T500 and WG-M1.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm T500 to result in greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm T500 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm T500 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography info
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Street photography information
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (136g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
53
weather sealing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography advice
45
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
38
MP count good (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
good battery power (350 CIPA)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography factors
76
lighter than competitors (136 grams)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
64
good battery power (350 shots)
weather sealing
MP count good (14 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography info
42
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
35
MP count good (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
good battery power (350 CIPA)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (1.5 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (800)
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging factors
35
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (136g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
26
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing mic socket
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Fujifilm T500 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T500 Ricoh WG-M1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2013-01-07 2014-09-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO - 800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) (1×)
Largest aperture - f/2.8
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 1.5 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 115k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 136 grams (0.30 lbs) 190 grams (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
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 - 350 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type - microSD/microSDHC, internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $0 $2,000