FujiFilm F300EXR vs Ricoh WG-6

Here is a in depth comparison of the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Ricoh WG-6, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the F300EXR (12MP) and WG-6 (20MP) and the F300EXR (1/2") and WG-6 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The F300EXR was brought out 8 years before the WG-6 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the F300EXR grades versus the WG-6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR and Ricoh WG-6. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery and Ricoh WG-6 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm F300EXR has outside dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-6 has proportions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the F300EXR against the WG-6.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the F300EXR and WG-6 is 91 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the F300EXR and WG-6.

As you can see, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The F300EXR due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Ricoh WG-6 will result in more detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older F300EXR will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.