Ricoh WG-6 vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Comparison

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Ricoh WG-6

20 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Fujifilm Z1000EXR

16 MP | 1/2" (6.4 x 4.8 mm) EXRCMOS Sensor

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Ricoh WG-6 vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Ricoh WG-6, which was introduced in February 2018 is a Waterproof camera with a 20.0MP 1/2.3" sensor whereas Fujifilm Z1000EXR, which was introduced in January 2012 is a Small Sensor Compact camera with a 16.0MP 1/2-inch sensor. As you can see, Z1000EXR is 6 years older than WG-6. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Ricoh WG-6 and Fujifilm Z1000EXR before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2018-02-21

20MP - 1/2.3" BSI-CMOS Sensor

ISO 125 - 6400

28-140 mm F3.5-5.5 Zoom Lens

3.00" Fixed Type Screen

fps continuous shooting

4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution

246g. 118 x 66 x 33 mm

Weather Sealed Body

Replaced Ricoh WG-5 GPS Compare

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2012-01-05

16MP - 1/2-inch EXRCMOS Sensor

ISO 100 - 3200 ( expands to 6400)

28-140 mm F3.9-4.9 Zoom Lens

Sensor-shift Image Stabilization

3.50" Fixed Type Screen

11.0fps continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution

Built-in Wireless

157g. 102 x 60 x 18 mm

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Ricoh WG-6 and Fujifilm Z1000EXR compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Ricoh WG-6 over Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR

Max Sensor Resolution	20 MP vs 16 MP	25% more pixels
Max ISO	6.400 vs 3.200	100% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Resolution	1.040k dots vs 460k dots	126% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter	1/4000s vs 1/2000s	faster mechanical shutter
Battery Life	340 shots vs 220 shots	120 more frames with a single charge
Environmental Sealing	Yes vs No	shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording	Yes vs No	creative shooting
Max Aperture - Wide	3.50 vs 3.90	faster lens at wide
Flash Coverage	5.5m vs 3.7m	1.8m longer range
Max Video Resolution	3840 x 2160 vs 1920 x 1080	Higher Resolution Video
AE Bracketing	Yes vs No	Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR

Reasons to choose Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR over Ricoh WG-6

Wireless Connection	Built-In vs Supports FlashAir SD cards	Better connectivity
In-built Image Stabilization	Sensor-shift vs None	Sharper images at longer focal lengths and slow shutter speeds
Touch Screen	Yes vs No	Easy control of camera functions
LCD Screen Size	3.5" vs 3"	0.5 inches larger display
Weight	157 g vs 246 g	89 g lighter
Max Aperture - Tele	4.90 vs 5.50	faster lens at tele

Common Strengths of Ricoh WG-6 and Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR

Built-in Flash	Yes vs Yes	Useful in low-light
Face Detection Focus	Yes vs Yes	very handy for portraits
LCD Screen Size	3.50" vs 3.50"	Large display
Continuous Shooting	fps vs 11.0fps	Fast shooting speeds

Common Weaknesses of Ricoh WG-6 and Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR

Fixed Screen	Fixed Type vs No	No flexible viewing angles
External Flash Shoe	No vs No	Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder	None vs None	No eye-level shooting option
RAW Support	No vs No	Lower image quality

Ricoh WG-6 vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Ricoh WG-6 and Fujifilm Z1000EXR side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Ricoh WG-6 has external dimensions of 118 x 66 x 33 mm (4.65 x 2.6 x 1.3″) and weighs 246 g (0.54 lb / 8.68 oz) (including batteries). Fujifilm Z1000EXR has external dimensions of 102 x 60 x 18 mm (4.02 x 2.36 x 0.71″) and weighs 157 g (0.35 lb / 5.54 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Ricoh WG-6 and Fujifilm Z1000EXR. Fujifilm Z1000EXR is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 16mm narrower, 6mm shorter and 15mm thinner than Ricoh WG-6.

Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Fujifilm Z1000EXR Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Ricoh WG-6 and Fujifilm Z1000EXR.

Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Fujifilm Z1000EXR Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Ricoh WG-6 and Fujifilm Z1000EXR.

Top View Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Fujifilm Z1000EXR Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Fujifilm Z1000EXR is significantly lighter (89g ) than the Ricoh WG-6 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

WG-6

Z1000EXR

Min

Average

Max

Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

WG-6

Z1000EXR

Min

Average

Max

Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Fujifilm Z1000EXR's 3.50" LCD screen is slightly larger than Ricoh WG-6's 3" screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR: Sensor Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 has a 20.0MP 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Fujifilm Z1000EXR has a 16.0MP 1/2-inch (6.4 x 4.8 mm ) sized EXRCMOS sensor .

Below you can see the WG-6 and Z1000EXR sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Fujifilm Z1000EXR Cameras

Ricoh WG-6 and Fujifilm Z1000EXR have almost the same sensor size so none of them has any significant advantage over other in providing control over depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Lens Specs Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 features a 28-140 mm F3.5-5.5 5x zoom lens whereas Fujifilm Z1000EXR features a 28-140 mm F3.9-4.9 5× zoom lens.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 28mm. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f3.50, Ricoh WG-6 is faster than Fujifilm Z1000EXR at this focal length. Both cameras have a tele angle reach of 140mm. However, with a max aperture of f4.90, Fujifilm Z1000EXR is faster than Ricoh WG-6 at this focal length.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

WG-6

Z1000EXR

Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS

Average

Telezoom

Compact Cameras

WG-6

Z1000EXR

Longest - Canon SX520 HS

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

WG-6

Z1000EXR

Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

WG-6

Z1000EXR

Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6

Average

What types of Photography are Ricoh WG-6 and Fujifilm Z1000EXR Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Ricoh WG-6 and Fujifilm Z1000EXR for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Ricoh WG-6 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Fujifilm Z1000EXR for Portrait Photography

POOR

Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Manual Focus Mode
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2" (6.4 x 4.8 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Ricoh WG-6 for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Fujifilm Z1000EXR for Street Photography

GOOD

Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2" (6.4 x 4.8 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
Slow Lens at Wide: f3.90
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Ricoh WG-6 for Sports Photography

POOR

Fujifilm Z1000EXR for Sports Photography

POOR

Manual Focus Mode
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
140 mm Tele Lens
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
9 Focus Points
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Image Stabilization
Fast Continuous Shooting: 11.0fps
Wireless Connection
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
140 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Unknown Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 220 shots
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Ricoh WG-6 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Fujifilm Z1000EXR for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Compact Body
Environmental Sealings
246g
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Compact Body
157g
Body Thickness 18mm
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2" (6.4 x 4.8 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Ricoh WG-6 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Fujifilm Z1000EXR for Landscape Photography

POOR

Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Manual Focus Mode
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Environmental Sealings
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Exposure Mode
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28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2" (6.4 x 4.8 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Ricoh WG-6 and Fujifilm Z1000EXR, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Ricoh WG-6 and Fujifilm Z1000EXR scores compare:

Ricoh WG-6

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #67 out of 476 in Compact cameras
Ranked #520 out of 1237 in all Cameras

Fujifilm Z1000EXR

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #147 out of 476 in Compact cameras
Ranked #693 out of 1237 in all Cameras

Ricoh WG-6 is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Fujifilm Z1000EXR in all criteria except one: Portability. But the size difference between these cameras are negligible in real world so it is not a big disadvantage for Ricoh WG-6.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Ricoh WG-6 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Ricoh WG-6	Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR
Brand	Ricoh	Fujifilm
Announced	2018-02-21	2012-01-05
Body Type	Compact	Compact
Sensor
Type	BSI-CMOS	EXRCMOS
Size	1/2.3"	1/2-inch
Dimensions	6.17 x 4.55 mm	6.4 x 4.8 mm
Area	28.07mm²	30.72mm²
Megapixels	20 megapixels	16 megapixels
Max Resolution	5184 x 3888	4608 x 3456
Max Native Light sensitivity	6,400 ISO	3,200 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity	-	6400 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity	125 ISO	100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	9	n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	28-140 mm (5x)	28-140 mm (5×)
Max Aperture	F3.5-5.5	F3.9-4.9
Macro Focus Range	1cm	9cm
Screen
Type	Fixed type	Fixed type
Size	3.00"	3.50"
Resolution	1,040k dots	460k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	None	None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter	1/4000s	1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization	Digital only	Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	5.50 m (with Auto ISO)	3.70 m (Wide: 30 cm–3.0 m / Tele: 1.0m–2.1 m)
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	n/a	11.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	3840 x 2160	1920 x 1080
Video Formats	MPEG-4, H.264	MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	Supports FlashAir SD cards	Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	246g	157g
Dimensions	118 x 66 x 33mm	102 x 60 x 18mm
Battery Life	340 shots	220 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	Built-in	None
DxO Sensor Scores
	Report a correction	Report a correction