Nikon Coolpix B500 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon Coolpix B500 and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Nikon Coolpix B500 was introduced in February 2016 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS was introduced in February 2014. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Nikon Coolpix B500 Highlights

      • 16 MP 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
      • 80 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 3.0" 921k dot Tilting Screen
      • 7.4 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-In Wi-Fi

      Ricoh WG-4 GPS Highlights

      • 16 MP 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
      • 125 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.5 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-in GPS
      • Wheather Sealed Body

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon Coolpix B500 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS.

      PROS

      Nikon Coolpix B500

      Ricoh WG-4 GPS

      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 235 g (0.52 lb / 8.29 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Nikon Coolpix B500

      Ricoh WG-4 GPS

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 600 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   125 Lowest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.5 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Nikon Coolpix B500

      Ricoh WG-4 GPS

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.4 fps
      •   Weight - 541 g (1.19 lb / 19.08 oz)
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec

      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix B500

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix B500 over Ricoh WG-4 GPS.

      Nikon Coolpix B500 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS
      Cheaper $299 vs $379.95/£329.99
      Lower Native ISO 80 vs 125
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 23 mm vs 25 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 900 mm vs 100 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 40x vs 4x
      Min Normal Focus Distance 30 cm vs 40 cm
      Screen Type Tilting vs Fixed
      Higher Resolution Screen 921k dot vs 460k dot
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 7.4 fps vs 1.5 fps
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Built-In Wi-Fi vs
      Built-In Bluetooth vs
      Longer Battery Life 600 shots vs 240 shots

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      Advantage of Ricoh WG-4 GPS

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Ricoh WG-4 GPS over Nikon Coolpix B500.

      Nikon Coolpix B500 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS
      Higher Native ISO 3,200 vs 6,400
      Timelapse Recording vs
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.0 vs f/2.0
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/6.5 vs f/4.9
      Image Stabilization vs
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 1 sec vs 4 sec
      Shutter Priority vs
      Built-in Microphone vs Mono
      Built-in GPS vs
      Environmental Sealing vs
      Water Proof vs
      Shock Proof vs
      Crush Proof vs
      Freeze Proof vs
      Lighter 541 g (1.19 lb / 19.08 oz) vs 235 g (0.52 lb / 8.29 oz)
      Internal Storage 20 MB vs 70 MB

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      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Nikon Coolpix B500 Ricoh WG-4 GPS
        Cheap$299$379.95/£329.99
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO3,2006,400
        Face Detection
        Live View Autofocus
        Built-in Flash
        HDMI Output Micro Micro
        Internal Storage20 MB70 MB
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Nikon Coolpix B500 Ricoh WG-4 GPS
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
        No Viewfinder
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        Short Battery Life600 shots240 shots

      Screen

      Screen

      Nikon Coolpix B500 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS have 3.0" screens with 921k dot and 460k dot resolutions respectively. Nikon Coolpix B500 has a Tilting screen which makes it very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting. Ricoh WG-4 GPS has a Fixed screen

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      Nikon Coolpix B500 with Tilting screen

      Sensor

      BSI-CMOS Sensor

      Nikon Coolpix B500 features a 16 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200. Ricoh WG-4 GPS features a 16 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 125 - 6,400.

      The cameras have BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

      Photography Features

      Nikon Coolpix B500 can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. Ricoh WG-4 GPS can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4608 x 2592, 3456 x 3456, 3072 x 2304, 3072 x 1728, 2592 x 1464, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480 with 1:1, 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.

      Image Stabilization on Ricoh WG-4 GPS

      Ricoh WG-4 GPS has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in GPS on Ricoh WG-4 GPS

      Ricoh WG-4 GPS has a built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) technology which allows you to automatically tag the location where you took your photos. You can later categorize, organize, and search for photos based on location. This is very useful for travel and outdoor photographers for documenting the locations where images were captured.
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      Built-in Wi-Fi on Nikon Coolpix B500

      Nikon Coolpix B500 has a built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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      Bluetooth on Nikon Coolpix B500

      Nikon Coolpix B500 has a built-in Bluetooth which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
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      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Nikon Coolpix B500 has a Micro HDMI and Ricoh WG-4 GPS has a Micro HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Nikon Coolpix B500 comes with 4 x AA battery pack with battery life of 600 shots and Ricoh WG-4 GPS comes with D-LI92 battery pack with battery life of 240 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Nikon Coolpix B500, and up to 1/4000 sec on Ricoh WG-4 GPS. Nikon Coolpix B500 can shoot continuously up to 7.4 fps. Ricoh WG-4 GPS can shoot continuously up to 1.5 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 6.90 m at Auto ISO on Nikon Coolpix B500 and 10.00 m Auto ISO on Ricoh WG-4 GPS..

      Physical Parameters

      Nikon Coolpix B500 body has dimensions of 114 x 78 x 95 mm (4.49 x 3.07 x 3.74") and Ricoh WG-4 GPS body has dimensions of 124 x 64 x 33 mm (4.88 x 2.52 x 1.3"). Nikon Coolpix B500 weighs 541 g (1.19 lb / 19.08 oz) and Ricoh WG-4 GPS weighs 235 g (0.52 lb / 8.29 oz).

      Nikon Coolpix B500

      Ricoh WG-4 GPS

      114 mm

      78 mm

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      124 mm

      64 mm

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      95 mm

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      33 mm

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      Size comparisons of Nikon Coolpix B500 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS

      Nikon Coolpix B500 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Nikon Coolpix B500

      Ricoh WG-4 GPS

      POOR
      50
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      GOOD
      76
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Nikon Coolpix B500

      Ricoh WG-4 GPS

      GOOD
      70
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.4 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 600 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      71
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.5 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Nikon Coolpix B500

      Ricoh WG-4 GPS

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.4 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 600 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      72
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.5 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Nikon Coolpix B500

      Ricoh WG-4 GPS

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      71
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Nikon Coolpix B500

      Ricoh WG-4 GPS

      GOOD
      77
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 541 g (1.19 lb / 19.08 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 235 g (0.52 lb / 8.29 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Nikon Coolpix B500

      Ricoh WG-4 GPS

      GOOD
      79
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 541 g (1.19 lb / 19.08 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 600 shots
      EXCELLENT
      91
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 235 g (0.52 lb / 8.29 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Nikon Coolpix B500 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS and give them scores of 59 and 63 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Nikon Coolpix B500

      Ricoh WG-4 GPS

      OVERALL
      59
      OVERALL
      63

      Sensor

      Nikon Coolpix B500

      Ricoh WG-4 GPS

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   125 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Nikon Coolpix B500

      Ricoh WG-4 GPS

      BAD
      38
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.4 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      66
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.5 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Nikon Coolpix B500

      Ricoh WG-4 GPS

      BAD
      14
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Nikon Coolpix B500

      Ricoh WG-4 GPS

      GOOD
      80
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      GOOD
      71
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Nikon Coolpix B500

      Ricoh WG-4 GPS

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      53
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Nikon Coolpix B500

      Ricoh WG-4 GPS

      GOOD
      78
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Nikon Coolpix B500

      Ricoh WG-4 GPS

      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 541 g (1.19 lb / 19.08 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 600 shots
      •   Internal Storage
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 235 g (0.52 lb / 8.29 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots
      •   Internal Storage


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