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Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2012
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
  • Launched February 2018
  • Superseded the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm JX550 versus Ricoh WG-6, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the WG-6 (20MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm JX550 was manufactured 7 years earlier than the WG-6 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm JX550 matches up vs the WG-6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Ricoh WG-6

 Fujifilm JX550 WG-6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Fujifilm JX550

 WG-6 Fujifilm JX550 
LaunchedFebruary 2018January 2012Fresher by 74 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Ricoh WG-6

 Fujifilm JX550 WG-6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JX550 features outer measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-6 has sizing of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm JX550 versus Ricoh WG-6 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 against the WG-6.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX550 and WG-6 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX550 and WG-6.

As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Ricoh WG-6 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JX550 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography highlights
30
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
45
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
provides face detect focusing
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Street photography advice
Ricoh WG-6 Street photography advice
56
lighter than others (113 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
60
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (246 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Sports photography camera
32
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
54
image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than others (113g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
70
good battery (340 CIPA)
environment sealing
good MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
heavier than competitors in class (246 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography highlights
34
pretty wide (26mm)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
56
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (20MP)
environment sealing
good battery (340 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging features
Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging features
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than others (113g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (246 grams)
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Ricoh WG-6
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Ricoh WG-6
General Information
Make FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Ricoh WG-6
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2012-01-05 2018-02-21
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 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
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3216 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.50 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Flash on, flash off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113 gr (0.25 pounds) 246 gr (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $200 $271