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Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z35
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Launched July 2009
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
  • Announced February 2018
  • Replaced the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm Z35 versus Ricoh WG-6, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and WG-6 (20MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z35 was launched 9 years before the WG-6 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z35 scores against the WG-6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Ricoh WG-6

 Fujifilm Z35 WG-6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Fujifilm Z35

 WG-6 Fujifilm Z35 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018July 2009More recent by 104 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Ricoh WG-6

 Fujifilm Z35 WG-6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z35 comes with exterior measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-6 has sizing of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm Z35 versus Ricoh WG-6 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 compared to the WG-6.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z35 and WG-6 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The visual below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z35 and WG-6.

As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Ricoh WG-6 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z35 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography advice
19
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
45
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Street photography features
Ricoh WG-6 Street photography features
54
lighter than average in class (125g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (246g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z35
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-6
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
54
image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (340 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography advice
56
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
70
better than average battery pack (340 CIPA)
environment proofing
good MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition in class (246g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z35
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-6
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
56
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (20 megapixels)
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (340 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z35
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-6
25
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (246g)
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z35 and Ricoh WG-6
 Fujifilm FinePix Z35Ricoh WG-6
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z35 Ricoh WG-6
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-07-22 2018-02-21
Physical type Compact 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 8cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 3 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/4000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Flash on, flash off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840x2160
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lbs) 246 gr (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 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 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $130 $271