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Fujifilm JV150 vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix JV150 front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Fujifilm JV150 vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

Fujifilm JV150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2010
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
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Old Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm JV150 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Fujifilm JV150 vs Ricoh WG-6, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm JV150 (14MP) and WG-6 (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JV150 was brought out 9 years earlier than the WG-6 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm JV150 grades versus the WG-6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JV150 over the Ricoh WG-6

 Fujifilm JV150 WG-6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Fujifilm JV150

 WG-6 Fujifilm JV150 
IntroducedFebruary 2018February 2010More modern by 98 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JV150 and Ricoh WG-6

 Fujifilm JV150 WG-6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Fujifilm JV150 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JV150 has outer dimensions of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-6 has proportions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm JV150 vs Ricoh WG-6 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm JV150 compared to the WG-6.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JV150 and WG-6 is 96 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JV150 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The picture below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JV150 and WG-6.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Ricoh WG-6 to give you extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JV150 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JV150 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JV150 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography info
28
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
45
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Street photography features
Ricoh WG-6 Street photography features
55
lighter than competition (126 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than average in class (246g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography details
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery life (340 shots)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competition (126g)
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
70
good battery life (340 CIPA)
environment proofing
megapixel count good (20MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
heavier than average in class (246g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm JV150
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-6
28
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
56
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (20MP)
environment proofing
good battery life (340 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging factors
25
lighter than competition (126g)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have external mic socket
heavier than average in class (246g)
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Fujifilm JV150 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JV150 and Ricoh WG-6
 Fujifilm FinePix JV150Ricoh WG-6
General Information
Company FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix JV150 Ricoh WG-6
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-02-02 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 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
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 format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-111mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Flash on, flash off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840x2160
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 grams (0.28 lbs) 246 grams (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 55 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 - 340 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $0 $271