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Fujifilm S8200 vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8200 front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
46
Overall
46

Fujifilm S8200 vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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
  • Superseded the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm S8200 versus Ricoh WG-6, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) and the WG-6 (20MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8200 was announced 6 years before the WG-6 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm S8200 scores vs the WG-6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8200 over the Ricoh WG-6

 Fujifilm S8200 WG-6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Fujifilm S8200

 WG-6 Fujifilm S8200 
ReleasedFebruary 2018January 2013More modern by 62 months
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8200 and Ricoh WG-6

 Fujifilm S8200 WG-6 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S8200 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8200 has got physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-6 has measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S8200 versus Ricoh WG-6 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S8200 vs the WG-6.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8200 and WG-6 is 61 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The picture here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8200 and WG-6.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh WG-6 to offer more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8200 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8200 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography highlights
39
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Street photography highlights
Ricoh WG-6 Street photography highlights
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than average (670g)
59
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (246g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S8200
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-6
49
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
54
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery pack (340 shots)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Travel photography features
Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography features
52
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (670g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
69
great battery pack (340 CIPA)
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
more heavy than competitors in class (246 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography advice
46
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
56
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
environment proofing
great battery pack (340 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Vlogging camera
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really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
more heavy than average (670 grams)
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really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (246 grams)
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8200 and Ricoh WG-6
 Fujifilm FinePix S8200Ricoh WG-6
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8200 Ricoh WG-6
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2013-01-07 2018-02-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dot -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options - Flash on, flash off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 3840x2160
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 670 gr (1.48 pounds) 246 gr (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 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 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $450 $271