FujiFilm S1600 vs Ricoh WG-6

Lets take a closer look at the FujiFilm S1600 versus Ricoh WG-6, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the S1600 (12MP) and WG-6 (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was launched 9 years earlier than the WG-6 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the S1600 grades vs the WG-6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S1600 & Ricoh WG-6. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S1600 Gallery & Ricoh WG-6 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S1600 comes with physical measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-6 has sizing 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 S1600 versus Ricoh WG-6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the S1600 against the WG-6.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1600 and WG-6 is 78 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1600 and WG-6.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Ricoh WG-6 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The older S1600 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.