Fujifilm S1500 vs Ricoh WG-6
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-396mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 345g - 103 x 73 x 68mm
- Released February 2009
(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
- Introduced February 2018
- Replaced the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Fujifilm S1500 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview
Here is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm S1500 and Ricoh WG-6, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and WG-6 (20MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm S1500 was launched 10 years prior to the WG-6 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm S1500 grades against the WG-6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Ricoh WG-6 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S1500 and Ricoh WG-6. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S1500 Gallery and Ricoh WG-6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Ricoh WG-6
Fujifilm S1500 | WG-6 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Fujifilm S1500
WG-6 | Fujifilm S1500 | |||
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Introduced | February 2018 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 109 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S1500 and Ricoh WG-6
Fujifilm S1500 | WG-6 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm S1500 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm S1500 comes with outer measurements of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-6 has specifications of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).
See the Fujifilm S1500 and Ricoh WG-6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 vs the WG-6.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S1500 and WG-6 is 82 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S1500 and WG-6.
Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-6 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S1500 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S1500 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 | Ricoh WG-6 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Ricoh |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix S1500 | Ricoh WG-6 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Released | 2009-02-17 | 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 | 10MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5184 x 3888 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
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 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 33-396mm (12.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 8.70 m (Auto ISO) | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Flash on, flash off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 3840x2160 |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 3840x2160 |
Video file 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 345 grams (0.76 lbs) | 246 grams (0.54 lbs) |
Dimensions | 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") | 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 |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | - | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $200 | $271 |