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Canon D10 vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot D10 front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Canon D10 vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

Canon D10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 190g - 104 x 67 x 49mm
  • Announced 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
  • Superseded the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Canon D10 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Canon D10 versus Ricoh WG-6, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Ricoh. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the D10 (12MP) and WG-6 (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The D10 was brought out 9 years before the WG-6 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the D10 matches up vs the WG-6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Ricoh WG-6

 D10 WG-6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Canon D10

 WG-6 D10 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018July 2009Newer by 105 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Canon D10 and Ricoh WG-6

 D10 WG-6 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon D10 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon D10 enjoys exterior measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-6 has measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check the Canon D10 versus Ricoh WG-6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the D10 and the WG-6.

Canon D10 vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the D10 and WG-6 is 89 and 89 respectively.

Canon D10 vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison

Canon D10 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the D10 and WG-6.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Ricoh WG-6 to show extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged D10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon D10 vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison

Canon D10 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D10 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon D10
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-6
32
has manual focus
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
45
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
supports face detect autofocus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon D10 Street photography features
Ricoh WG-6 Street photography features
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition (246 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon D10 Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography details
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery life (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon D10
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-6
54
weather proof
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
great battery life (340 shots)
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
heavier than competition (246g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D10 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography highlights
35
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
56
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
environment sealing
great battery life (340 shots)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D10 Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging advice
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition (246 grams)
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Canon D10 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D10 and Ricoh WG-6
 Canon PowerShot D10Ricoh WG-6
General Information
Brand Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot D10 Ricoh WG-6
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-07-01 2018-02-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/5000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Flash on, flash off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840x2160
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 grams (0.42 pounds) 246 grams (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") 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 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $299 $271