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FujiFilm AX350 vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
46
Overall
46

FujiFilm AX350 vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix AX355
Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Old Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the FujiFilm AX350 versus Ricoh WG-6, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the AX350 (16MP) and the WG-6 (20MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was released 8 years prior to the WG-6 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the AX350 grades vs the WG-6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Ricoh WG-6

 AX350 WG-6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the FujiFilm AX350

 WG-6 AX350 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018January 2011More modern by 86 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Ricoh WG-6

 AX350 WG-6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

FujiFilm AX350 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm AX350 offers exterior measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-6 has measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm AX350 versus Ricoh WG-6 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the AX350 against the WG-6.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the AX350 and WG-6 is 94 and 89 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The picture below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the AX350 and WG-6.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-6 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged AX350 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm AX350
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-6
29
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
44
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
supports face detect focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Street photography info
Ricoh WG-6 Street photography info
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
59
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (246g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Sports photography camera
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (180 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
54
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery life (340 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Travel photography features
Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography features
56
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (180 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
better than average battery life (340 per charge)
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition in class (246g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Landscape photography details
Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography details
28
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery (180 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
56
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
weather sealing
better than average battery life (340 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (246g)
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Ricoh WG-6
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Ricoh WG-6
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Ricoh WG-6
Alternative name FinePix AX355 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2011-01-05 2018-02-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3440 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-165mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Flash on, flash off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840x2160
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lbs) 246 gr (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 photos 340 photos
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $0 $271