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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Renewed by Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Released February 2018
  • Replaced the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Ricoh WG-6, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the WG-6 (20MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and WG-6 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was introduced 6 years prior to the WG-6 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR matches up vs the WG-6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Ricoh WG-6

 Fujifilm HS35EXR WG-6 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 WG-6 Fujifilm HS35EXR 
ReleasedFebruary 2018January 2013Fresher by 62 months
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Ricoh WG-6

 Fujifilm HS35EXR WG-6 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR has exterior measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") along with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-6 has dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Ricoh WG-6 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR compared to the WG-6.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and WG-6 is 59 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The photograph here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and WG-6.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS35EXR having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Ricoh WG-6 will result in greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm HS35EXR will be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2")
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manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
provides face detection autofocus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Street photography features
Ricoh WG-6 Street photography features
55
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2")
heavier than competitors (687 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than average (246g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Sports photography camera
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amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery pack (600 shots)
sensor size is small (1/2")
lacks phase detect auto focus
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery pack (340 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Travel photography info
Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography info
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good battery pack (600 shots)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (687 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
great battery pack (340 CIPA)
weather sealing
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
more heavy than average (246 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography info
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focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (600 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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manual focus
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
weather sealing
great battery pack (340 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging factors
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reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competitors (687g)
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really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no external microphone support
more heavy than average (246g)
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS35EXR and Ricoh WG-6
 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXRRicoh WG-6
General Information
Make FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Ricoh WG-6
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2013-01-07 2018-02-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840x2160
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 687 gr (1.51 lbs) 246 gr (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 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 600 pictures 340 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $380 $271