Fujifilm XF10 vs Ricoh WG-6

In this article, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm XF10 vs Ricoh WG-6, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XF10 (24MP) and the WG-6 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm XF10 (APS-C) and WG-6 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm XF10 was introduced 5 months later than the WG-6 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm XF10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm XF10 grades vs the WG-6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm XF10 and Ricoh WG-6. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XF10 Gallery and Ricoh WG-6 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm XF10 enjoys external measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 279 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-6 has specifications of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm XF10 vs Ricoh WG-6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm XF10 against the WG-6.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XF10 and WG-6 is 88 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XF10 and WG-6.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XF10 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm XF10 will show more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively.