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Canon G7 X MII vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
75
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Canon G7 X MII vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

Canon G7 X MII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 319g - 106 x 61 x 42mm
  • Released February 2016
  • Old Model is Canon G7 X
  • Updated by Canon G7 X MIII
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
  • Released February 2018
  • Old Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Canon G7 X MII vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Canon G7 X MII versus Ricoh WG-6, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the G7 X MII (20MP) and the WG-6 (20MP) is relatively similar but the G7 X MII (1") and WG-6 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The G7 X MII was brought out 24 months prior to the WG-6 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon G7 X MII being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the G7 X MII matches up versus the WG-6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G7 X MII over the Ricoh WG-6

 G7 X MII WG-6 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Canon G7 X MII

 WG-6 G7 X MII 
ReleasedFebruary 2018February 2016More modern by 24 months

Common features in the Canon G7 X MII and Ricoh WG-6

 G7 X MII WG-6 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution1040k1040kSame screen resolution

Canon G7 X MII vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Canon G7 X MII offers physical measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") having a weight of 319 grams (0.70 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-6 has specifications of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the G7 X MII and the WG-6.

Canon G7 X MII vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the G7 X MII and WG-6 is 88 and 89 respectively.

Canon G7 X MII vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison

Canon G7 X MII vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The image underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G7 X MII and WG-6.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The G7 X MII has the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF easier. The more aged G7 X MII is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon G7 X MII vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X MII vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G7 X MII vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography information
65
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
provides face detect focus
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
45
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G7 X MII as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Street photography camera
85
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW files
has focus via touch
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than others in class (246g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Sports photography features
Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography features
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
provides tracking focus
bad battery power (265 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery pack (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G7 X MII as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Travel photography camera
80
has focus via touch
good MP (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
bad battery power (265 shots)
70
great battery pack (340 per charge)
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
heavier than others in class (246g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography info
70
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
bad battery power (265 per charge)
56
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
environment sealing
great battery pack (340 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging factors
80
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
heavier than others in class (246 grams)
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Canon G7 X MII vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X MII and Ricoh WG-6
 Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark IIRicoh WG-6
General Information
Company Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II Ricoh WG-6
Class Large Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2016-02-18 2018-02-21
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 7 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 31 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Flash on, flash off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840x2160
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 319g (0.70 lb) 246g (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 61 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") 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 265 shots 340 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-13L -
Self timer Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $699 $271