Fujifilm Z37 vs Ricoh WG-6

Here, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm Z37 versus Ricoh WG-6, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and WG-6 (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z37 was revealed 9 years prior to the WG-6 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm Z37 matches up against the WG-6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix Z37 and Ricoh WG-6. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm Z37 Gallery and Ricoh WG-6 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z37 features outer dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-6 has measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 versus the WG-6.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z37 and WG-6 is 95 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The picture underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z37 and WG-6.

All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Ricoh WG-6 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z37 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.