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Fujifilm S4800 vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S4800 front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Fujifilm S4800 vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 518g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Released January 2013
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
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Older Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Fujifilm S4800 versus Ricoh WG-6, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) and the WG-6 (20MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4800 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the WG-6 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S4800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm S4800 scores against the WG-6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Ricoh WG-6

 Fujifilm S4800 WG-6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Fujifilm S4800

 WG-6 Fujifilm S4800 
IntroducedFebruary 2018January 2013Fresher by 61 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S4800 and Ricoh WG-6

 Fujifilm S4800 WG-6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S4800 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S4800 has got external measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs) while 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 S4800 versus Ricoh WG-6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S4800 against the WG-6.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4800 and WG-6 is 66 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to see the difference in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S4800 and WG-6.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-6 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S4800 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4800 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography info
37
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
45
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Street photography information
Ricoh WG-6 Street photography information
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than others in class (518g)
60
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition (246 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Sports photography camera
48
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
54
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery pack (340 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Travel photography camera
54
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (518g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
70
good battery pack (340 CIPA)
weather proofing
MP count good (20MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition (246g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography advice
42
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
56
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
weather proofing
good battery pack (340 shots)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S4800
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-6
24
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
more heavy than others in class (518g)
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competition (246g)
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4800 and Ricoh WG-6
 Fujifilm FinePix S4800Ricoh WG-6
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S4800 Ricoh WG-6
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2013-01-30 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Flash on, flash off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840x2160
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 518 grams (1.14 lbs) 246 grams (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 340 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $229 $271