Ricoh WG-6 vs Nikon Coolpix B500 Comparison

Let’s compare the Ricoh WG-6 vs Nikon Coolpix B500.

Our comparison table below covers all the important specifications of each camera. In this side-by-side review, we will be comparing Ricoh WG-6 and Nikon Coolpix B500. Both cameras have 1/2.3 inch sensors but Ricoh WG-6 has a 20.2 MP and Nikon Coolpix B500 has a 16.1 MP resolution.

  Ricoh WG-6 Nikon Coolpix B500
  Ricoh WG-6 Front Nikon Coolpix B500 Front
Sensor and Camera Features
Brand Ricoh Nikon
Megapixels 20.2 16.1
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Sensor Format 1/2.3 inch 1/2.3 inch
SLR Type Point & Shoot Point & Shoot
Crop Factor n/a n/a
AA Filter None None
Image Resolution 5184 x 3888 (20.2 MP, 4:3) 4608 x 3456 (15.9 MP, 4:3)
Body Image Stabilization No No
Native ISO Min 125 - Max 6400 Min 125 - Max 6400
Full ISO Settings Auto (125-6400, adjustable), 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 Auto, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200*, 6400*; *Available when using Auto mode
Startup Time
AF System and Shooting
Auto Focus Type Contrast Detection: 9-point AF, Spot AF, Auto tracking AF; Infinity-landscape, Pan Focus, Manual Focus Contrast Detection: Center, Face priority, Manual with 99 focus areas, Subject tracking, Target Finding AF
Continuous Shooting Speed / Burst Mode Auto (125-6400, adjustable), 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 Auto, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200*, 6400*; *Available when using Auto mode
Shutter Speed Range 1/4000 - 4 sec 1/1500 - 4 sec
Bulb Mode No No
JPEG Buffer Size 7
AW Buffer Size
Screen/viewfinder
LCD 3.0 3.0
LCD Resolution 1,040,000 dots 921,000 dots (307,200 px)
Touchscreen No No
Articulating Screen No Yes
Tilt Swivel Screen No No
Selfie Screen No No
Top Deck Display No No
Focus Peaking No No
Viewfinder No / LCD No / LCD
Viewfinder Type
Focus Peaking No No
Video Features
Video Resolution 3840x2160 () 1920x1080 (60i/50i/30p/25p)
Video File Format MP4 (H.264 video with stereo audio) MP4 (Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC stereo)
Memory Card Type SD / SDHC / SDXC SD / SDHC / SDXC
Dual Card Slot No No
SD UHS Support
Microphone Jack No No
Headphone Jack No No
Flash and Internal Connections
Built-in Flash Yes Yes
Max Flash Sync Speed
Internal connections USB3.0 (Type C), Micro (Type D) HDMI Micro (Type-D) HDMI
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi No Yes
NFC No Yes
Bluetooth No Yes
Built-In GPS Yes No
USB Type USB 3.0 Super Speed USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi
Physical
Battery Life (CIPA)
Battery Types Lithium-ion rechargeable Alkaline, Lithium disposables; NiMH rechargeables
Weight 8.7 oz (246 g) includes batteries 19.1 oz (541 g) includes batteries
Size 4.7 x 2.6 x 1.3 in. (118 x 66 x 33 mm) 4.5 x 3.1 x 3.8 in. (114 x 78 x 96 mm)
Price
Price Buy starting from $399.95
Buy starting from $256.95
Release Date 2019-03-22 2016-04-15