Fujifilm S8300 vs Ricoh WG-6

The following is a extended comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 and Ricoh WG-6, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and the WG-6 (20MP) is pretty close and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8300 was brought out 6 years earlier than the WG-6 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm S8300 scores versus the WG-6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8300 and Ricoh WG-6. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm S8300 Gallery and Ricoh WG-6 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8300 comes with outside measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-6 has measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S8300 and Ricoh WG-6 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 versus the WG-6.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8300 and WG-6 is 61 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8300 and WG-6.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Ricoh WG-6 to result in more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8300 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.