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FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix S1880
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
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Old Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the FujiFilm S1800 and Ricoh WG-6, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and WG-6 (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was unveiled 9 years before the WG-6 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S1800 scores against the WG-6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Ricoh WG-6

 S1800 WG-6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the FujiFilm S1800

 WG-6 S1800 
RevealedFebruary 2018February 2010More modern by 98 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Ricoh WG-6

 S1800 WG-6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S1800 features external 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) while the Ricoh WG-6 has sizing of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S1800 and Ricoh WG-6 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the S1800 against the WG-6.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1800 and WG-6 is 78 and 89 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The image here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S1800 and WG-6.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-6 to resolve extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged S1800 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
45
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
offers face detection focusing
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Street photography info
Ricoh WG-6 Street photography info
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
60
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (246 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S1800
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-6
34
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
54
image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography factors
55
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
70
better than average battery (340 CIPA)
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
heavier than competition in class (246 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S1800
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-6
36
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
56
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
weather sealing
better than average battery (340 shots)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Vlogging camera
25
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition in class (246g)
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Ricoh WG-6
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Ricoh WG-6
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Ricoh
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Ricoh WG-6
Also called FinePix S1880 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2010-02-02 2018-02-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) 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 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Flash on, flash off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840x2160
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video 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 337 grams (0.74 pounds) 246 grams (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 340 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Launch price $180 $271