Ricoh WG-6 vs Fujifilm X100T 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 X100T

16 MP | APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) CMOS X-TRANS II Sensor

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Ricoh WG-6 vs Fujifilm X100T 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 X100T, which was introduced in September 2014 is a Large Sensor Compact camera with a 16.0MP APS-C sensor. As you can see, X100T is 4 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 X100T 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" 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 X100T Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2014-09-12

16MP - APS-C CMOS X-TRANS II Sensor

ISO 200 - 6400 ( expands to 100-51200)

35 mm f2.00 Prime Lens

3" Fixed Type Screen

2360k dot Electronic and Optical (tunnel) viewfinder

6.0fps continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution

Built-in Wireless

440g. 127 x 74 x 52 mm

Replaced Fujifilm X100S Compare

Fujifilm X100T was replaced by Fujifilm X100F. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Fujifilm X100F vs Fujifilm X100T
Fujifilm X100F vs Ricoh WG-6

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Ricoh WG-6 and Fujifilm X100T compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Ricoh WG-6 over Fujifilm X100T

Max Sensor Resolution	20 MP vs 16 MP	25% more pixels
Battery Life	340 shots vs 330 shots	10 more frames with a single charge
Weight	246 g vs 440 g	194 g lighter
Environmental Sealing	Yes vs No	shoot at tough conditions
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 Aperture - Wide	0.00 vs 2.00	faster lens at wide
Max Video Resolution	3840 x 2160 vs 1920 x 1080	Higher Resolution Video
Digital video stabilization	Yes vs No	Stabilizes your videos in-camera

Reasons to choose Fujifilm X100T over Ricoh WG-6

Wireless Connection	Built-In vs Supports FlashAir SD cards	Better connectivity
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
Number of Focus Points	49 vs 9	40 more focus points
Manual Exposure	Yes vs No	better exposure control
Microphone Port	Yes vs No	High quality audio recording option
Max Aperture - Tele	2.00 vs 3.50	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
AE Bracketing Range	±3 EV vs ±2 EV	Wide Bracketing range is useful for HDR
Built-in ND Filter	3.0-stops vs No	Use larger aperture under strong light
Smartphone Remote	Yes vs No	Remote control your camera with a smartphone

Common Strengths of Ricoh WG-6 and Fujifilm X100T

Built-in Flash	Yes vs Yes	Useful in low-light
Face Detection Focus	Yes vs Yes	very handy for portraits
LCD Screen Resolution	1.040k dots vs 1.040k dots	High resolution screens
Continuous Shooting	fps vs 6.0fps	Fast shooting speeds
Manual Focusing	Yes vs Yes	both have manual focusing modes
Timelapse Recording	Yes vs Yes	creative shooting
AE Bracketing	Yes vs Yes	Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR

Common Weaknesses of Ricoh WG-6 and Fujifilm X100T

In-body Image Stabilization	Digital only vs No	No Built-in stabilization
Fixed Screen	Fixed Type vs No	No flexible viewing angles

Ricoh WG-6 vs Fujifilm X100T: 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 X100T 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 X100T has external dimensions of 127 x 74 x 52 mm (5 x 2.91 x 2.05″) and weighs 440 g (0.97 lb / 15.52 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Ricoh WG-6 and Fujifilm X100T. Ricoh WG-6 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 9mm narrower, 8mm shorter and 19mm thinner than Fujifilm X100T.

Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Fujifilm X100T Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Ricoh WG-6 and Fujifilm X100T.

Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Fujifilm X100T Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Ricoh WG-6 and Fujifilm X100T.

Top View Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Fujifilm X100T 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 (194g ) than the Fujifilm X100T which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

WG-6

X100T

Min

Average

Max

Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

WG-6

X100T

Min

Average

Max

Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Ricoh WG-6 and Fujifilm X100T's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3".

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

Ricoh WG-6 vs Fujifilm X100T: 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 X100T has a 16.0MP APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm ) sized CMOS X-TRANS II sensor and features EXR Processor II processor.

Below you can see the WG-6 and X100T sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Fujifilm X100T Cameras

As seen above, Fujifilm X100T 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 X100T Lens Specs Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 features a 28-140 mm F3.5-5.5 5x zoom lens whereas Fujifilm X100T 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 X100T's 35mm fixed focal length lens. On the other hand, X100T'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 X100T. However, with a max aperture of f2.00, Fujifilm X100T is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

WG-6

X100T

Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS

Average

Telezoom

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

WG-6

X100T

Longest - Canon SX520 HS

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

WG-6

X100T

Fastest - Fujifilm XQ2

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

WG-6

X100T

Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6

Average

What types of Photography are Ricoh WG-6 and Fujifilm X100T Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Ricoh WG-6 and Fujifilm X100T 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 X100T for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

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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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 X100T for Street Photography

GOOD

Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fast Lens at Wide: f0.00
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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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
Face-Detection Focusing
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 X100T for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Manual Focus Mode
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
Fast Lens at Tele: f3.50
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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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
Wireless Connection
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 X100T 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
440g
Body Thickness 52mm
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Ricoh WG-6 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Fujifilm X100T 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
RAW shooting capability
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 X100T: 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 X100T, 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 X100T scores compare:

Ricoh WG-6

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #72 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #520 out of 1233 in all Cameras

Fujifilm X100T

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #13 out of 61 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked #188 out of 1233 in all Cameras

Fujifilm X100T 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 X100T is the better camera overall.

Fujifilm X100T vs Ricoh WG-6 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Ricoh WG-6	Fujifilm X100T
Brand	Ricoh	Fujifilm
Announced	2018-02-21	2014-09-12
Body Type	Compact	Large sensor compact
Sensor
Type	BSI-CMOS	CMOS X-TRANS II
Size	1/2.3"	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	6,400 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity	-	51200 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity	125 ISO	200 ISO
Min Boosted Light Sensitivity	-	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"	3"
Resolution	1,040k dots	1,040k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	None	Electronic and Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder Resolution	no electronic viewfinder	2,360k dots
Viewfinder Coverage	n/a	92%
Viewfinder Magnification	n/a	0.5x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter	1/4000s	1/4000s
Max Electronic Shutter	n/a	1/32000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization	Digital only	No
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	5.50 m (with Auto ISO)	9.00 m (at ISO 1600)
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	n/a	6.0 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	H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	Supports FlashAir SD cards	Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	246g	440g
Dimensions	118 x 66 x 33mm	127 x 74 x 52mm
Battery Life	340 shots	330 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	Built-in	None
DxO Sensor Scores
	Report a correction	Report a correction