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Ricoh WG-6 vs Fujifilm X100S 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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16 MP | APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) CMOS X-TRANS II Sensor

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Ricoh WG-6 vs Fujifilm X100S 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-inch sensor whereas Fujifilm X100S, which was introduced in July 2013 is a Large Sensor Compact camera with a 16.0MP APS-C sensor. As you can see, X100S is 5 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 X100S before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2018-02-21
  • 20MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 28-140 mm F3.5-5.5 Zoom Lens
  • Digital only Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840x2160 video resolution
  • 246g. 118 x 66 x 33 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body
  • Replaced Ricoh WG-5 GPS Compare

Fujifilm X100S Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2013-07-29
  • 16MP - APS-C CMOS X-TRANS II Sensor
  • No Anti-aliasing (AA) filter
  • ISO 100 - 12800 ( expands to 25600)
  • 35 mm f2.00 Prime Lens
  • 2.8" Fixed Type Screen
  • 2350k dot Electronic and Optical (tunnel) viewfinder
  • 6 fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 445g. 127 x 74 x 54 mm
  • Replaced Fujifilm FinePix X100 Compare

Fujifilm X100S was replaced by Fujifilm X100T. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Fujifilm X100T vs Fujifilm X100S
Fujifilm X100T vs Ricoh WG-6

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Ricoh WG-6 and Fujifilm X100S compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Ricoh WG-6 over Fujifilm X100S
Image Stabilization
Digital only vs None Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs No very handy for portraits
Max Sensor Resolution
20 MP vs 16 MP 25% more pixels
LCD Screen Size
3" vs 2.8" 0.2 inches larger display
LCD Screen Resolution
1.040k dots vs 460k dots 126% higher resolution screen
Battery Life
340 shots vs 330 shots 10 more frames with a single charge
Weight
246 g vs 445 g 199 g lighter
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Focal Length - Wide
28mm vs 35mm 7 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele
140mm vs 35mm 105 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
5x vs 1x more flexible focal coverage
Max Video Resolution
3840x2160 vs 1920 x 1080 Higher Resolution Video
Digital video stabilization
Yes vs No Stabilizes your videos in-camera


Reasons to choose Fujifilm X100S over Ricoh WG-6
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs No Better for flash photography
Viewfinder
Electronic and Optical vs None Better framing and control
RAW Support
Yes vs No Better image quality
Max ISO
12.800 vs 6.400 100% higher Max ISO
Number of Focus Points
49 vs 9 40 more focus points
Manual Exposure
Yes vs No better exposure control
Max Aperture - Wide
2.00 vs 3.50 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
2.00 vs 5.50 faster lens at tele
Flash Coverage
9.0m vs 5.5m 3.5m longer range
Sensor Pixel Area
23.33µm2 vs 1.39µm2 1578% larger pixel area
Built-in ND Filter
Yes vs No Use larger aperture under strong light

Common Strengths of Ricoh WG-6 and Fujifilm X100S
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Continuous Shooting
fps vs 6.0fps Fast shooting speeds
Manual Focusing
Yes vs Yes both have manual focusing modes
AE Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Common Weaknesses of Ricoh WG-6 and Fujifilm X100S
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No No flexible viewing angles
LCD Screen Size
3" vs 2.8" Small display
Ricoh WG-6 vs Fujifilm X100S: 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 X100S 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 X100S has external dimensions of 127 x 74 x 54 mm (5 x 2.91 x 2.13″) and weighs 445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Ricoh WG-6 and Fujifilm X100S. Ricoh WG-6 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 9mm narrower, 8mm shorter and 21mm thinner than Fujifilm X100S.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Fujifilm X100S Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Fujifilm X100S Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Ricoh WG-6 and Fujifilm X100S.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Fujifilm X100S Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Fujifilm X100S Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Ricoh WG-6 and Fujifilm X100S.
Ricoh WG-6 vs Fujifilm X100S Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Fujifilm X100S Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Ricoh WG-6 is significantly lighter (199g ) than the Fujifilm X100S which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

WG-6
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Average
Max
Thickness Comparison

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WG-6
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Average
Max

Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Ricoh WG-6's 3" LCD screen is slightly larger than Fujifilm X100S's 2.8" screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Ricoh WG-6 vs Fujifilm X100S: Sensor Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 has a 20.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Fujifilm X100S has a 16.0MP APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm ) sized CMOS X-TRANS II sensor and features EXR II processor.

One other difference between these two cameras that is worth mentioning is that Fujifilm X100S's sensor doesn't have an anti-alias (Low-Pass) filter. Removing anti-alias filter increases the sharpness and level of detail but at the same time, it increases the chance of moire occurring in certain scenes.

Below you can see the WG-6 and X100S sensor size comparison.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Fujifilm X100S Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Fujifilm X100S Cameras


As seen above, Fujifilm X100S has a 13.3x Larger sensor area than Ricoh WG-6. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Fujifilm X100S Lens Specs Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 features a 28-140 mm F3.5-5.5 5x zoom lens whereas Fujifilm X100S features a 35 mm F2.0 Prime lens.

It is not easy to compare a prime lens with a zoom lens. Ricoh WG-6's zoom lens provides a great flexibility compared to Fujifilm X100S's 35mm fixed focal length lens. On the other hand, X100S's prime lens makes it a specialized camera. You compromise the flexibility of a zoom in order to enjoy the high image quality and unique rendering of this fast lens. On the tele end, Ricoh WG-6 has 105mm longer reach than the Fujifilm X100S. However, with a max aperture of f2.00, Fujifilm X100S is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

WG-6
X100S
Widest - Ricoh WG-M1
Average
Telezoom

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

WG-6
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Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

WG-6
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Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

WG-6
X100S
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
Average
What types of Photography are Ricoh WG-6 and Fujifilm X100S Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Ricoh WG-6 and Fujifilm X100S 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 X100S for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
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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Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic and Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
No Image Stabilization
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Ricoh WG-6 for Street Photography

GOOD

Fujifilm X100S for Street Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
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 RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
Electronic and Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.00
No Image Stabilization
35 mm - Poor Wide Angle Coverage
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Ricoh WG-6 for Sports Photography

POOR

Fujifilm X100S for Sports Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
140 mm Tele Lens
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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RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic and Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
49 Focus Points
Good Low Light ISO
Average Continuous Shooting: 6.0fps
No Image Stabilization
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
35 mm Tele Lens
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Ricoh WG-6 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Fujifilm X100S for Daily Photography

GOOD
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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Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
445g
Body Thickness 54mm
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Ricoh WG-6 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Fujifilm X100S for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE
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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Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) sensor
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
No Environmental Sealings
35 mm - Poor Wide Angle Coverage
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Fujifilm X100S: 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 X100S, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 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 X100S scores compare:

Ricoh WG-6
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #72 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #513 out of 1226 in all Cameras
Fujifilm X100S
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #38 out of 61 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked #356 out of 1226 in all Cameras

Fujifilm X100S is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Ricoh WG-6 in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Ricoh WG-6. Otherwise, Fujifilm X100S is the better camera overall.

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Fujifilm X100S vs Ricoh WG-6 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Ricoh WG-6 Fujifilm X100S
Brand Ricoh Fujifilm
Announced 2018-02-21 2013-07-29
Body Type Compact Large sensor compact
Sensor
Type BSI-CMOS CMOS X-TRANS II
Size 1/2.3-inch APS-C
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 23.6 x 15.8 mm
Area 28.07mm2 372.88mm2
Megapixels 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Max Resolution 5184 x 3888 4896 x 3264
Max Native Light sensitivity 6,400 ISO 12,800 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity - 25600 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 49
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 28-140 mm (5x) 35 mm (1x)
Max Aperture F3.5-5.5 F2.0
Macro Focus Range 1cm 10cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3" 2.8"
Resolution 1,040k dots 460k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None Electronic and Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder 2,350k dots
Viewfinder Coverage n/a 90%
Viewfinder Magnification n/a 0.5x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Digital only No
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 9.00 m
Max Flash Sync n/a 1/2000s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting n/a 6.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 3840x2160 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Supports FlashAir SD cards Eye-Fi Connected
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 246g 445g
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm 127 x 74 x 54mm
Battery Life 340 shots 330 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS Built-in None
DxO Sensor Scores
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