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Fujifilm S8600 vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8600 front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8600
(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
  • Released January 2014
Ricoh WG-30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced October 2014
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Fujifilm S8600 vs Ricoh WG-30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and the WG-30 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8600 was launched 9 months earlier than the WG-30 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm S8600 matches up against the WG-30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Ricoh WG-30

 Fujifilm S8600 WG-30 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Fujifilm S8600

 WG-30 Fujifilm S8600 
AnnouncedOctober 2014January 2014Newer by 9 months

Common features in the Fujifilm S8600 and Ricoh WG-30

 Fujifilm S8600 WG-30 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm S8600 vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8600 features exterior dimensions of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") having a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S8600 vs Ricoh WG-30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 and the WG-30.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8600 and WG-30 is 76 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Ricoh WG-30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8600 vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The image here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8600 and WG-30.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photographs though you will want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm S8600 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8600 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8600 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography details
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Street photography features
Ricoh WG-30 Street photography features
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S8600
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-30
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long zoom range (25-900mm 36.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery pack (410 shots)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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has image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S8600
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-30
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better than average battery pack (410 shots)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (900mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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environment proofing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography factors
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rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
better than average battery pack (410 per charge)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
42
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16MP)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-30 Vlogging advice
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rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
33
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic port
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8600 and Ricoh WG-30
 Fujifilm FinePix S8600Ricoh WG-30
General Information
Make FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8600 Ricoh WG-30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2014-01-06 2014-10-09
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type 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 distance 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 450 gr (0.99 lb) 192 gr (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 121 x 81 x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 410 images 300 images
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery model 3 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $200 $428