Fujifilm S8600 vs Ricoh WG-20
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-900mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 450g - 121 x 81 x 65mm
- Introduced January 2014
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Released February 2014

Fujifilm S8600 vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview
The following is a complete review of the Fujifilm S8600 and Ricoh WG-20, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm S8600 was brought out very close to the WG-20 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera.
Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm S8600 grades against the WG-20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Ricoh WG-20 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8600 and Ricoh WG-20. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm S8600 Gallery and Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Ricoh WG-20
Fujifilm S8600 | WG-20 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Fujifilm S8600
WG-20 | Fujifilm S8600 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8600 and Ricoh WG-20
Fujifilm S8600 | WG-20 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | ![]() | February 2014 | Same generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Fujifilm S8600 vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8600 has physical measurements of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-20 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm S8600 and Ricoh WG-20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 versus the WG-20.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8600 and WG-20 is 76 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8600 and WG-20.
To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Fujifilm S8600 to render greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S8600 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8600 | Ricoh WG-20 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Ricoh |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix S8600 | Ricoh WG-20 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2014-01-06 | 2014-02-05 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-900mm (36.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 7cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 4.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 450 gr (0.99 pounds) | 164 gr (0.36 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 121 x 81 x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 | 410 shots | 260 shots |
Form of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 3 x AA | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $200 | $370 |