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FujiFilm JV200 vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
18
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix JV200 front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

FujiFilm JV200 vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

FujiFilm JV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 125g - 94 x 56 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JV205
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
  • Succeeded the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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FujiFilm JV200 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the FujiFilm JV200 and Ricoh WG-6, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the JV200 (14MP) and WG-6 (20MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JV200 was released 8 years prior to the WG-6 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the JV200 matches up vs the WG-6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV200 over the Ricoh WG-6

 JV200 WG-6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the FujiFilm JV200

 WG-6 JV200 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018January 2011Newer by 86 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JV200 and Ricoh WG-6

 JV200 WG-6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

FujiFilm JV200 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JV200 has got outer dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-6 has sizing of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

See the FujiFilm JV200 and Ricoh WG-6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the JV200 and the WG-6.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the JV200 and WG-6 is 96 and 89 respectively.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV200 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The picture here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the JV200 and WG-6.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-6 to show more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged JV200 will be behind in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV200 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV200 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography advice
28
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
45
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
provides face detect focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Street photography information
Ricoh WG-6 Street photography information
56
lighter than others (125g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than average (246 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography info
29
resolution is good (14MP)
offers tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (180 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (340 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography factors
60
lighter than others (125 grams)
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (180 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
70
better than average battery pack (340 CIPA)
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
heavier than average (246 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Landscape photography camera
28
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery pack (180 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
56
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (340 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging factors
25
lighter than others (125g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
missing mic support
heavier than average (246 grams)
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FujiFilm JV200 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV200 and Ricoh WG-6
 FujiFilm FinePix JV200Ricoh WG-6
General Information
Make FujiFilm Ricoh
Model FujiFilm FinePix JV200 Ricoh WG-6
Also Known as FinePix JV205 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2011-01-05 2018-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Flash on, flash off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840x2160
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lb) 246 grams (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 shots 340 shots
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $49 $271