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Canon S200 vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot S200 front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Canon S200 vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

Canon S200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 181g - 100 x 59 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2014
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
  • Older Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Canon S200 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon S200 vs Ricoh WG-6, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Ricoh. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the S200 (10MP) and WG-6 (20MP) and the S200 (1/1.7") and WG-6 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The S200 was introduced 5 years prior to the WG-6 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the S200 scores vs the WG-6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Ricoh WG-6

 S200 WG-6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Canon S200

 WG-6 S200 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018February 2014Fresher by 48 months
Screen resolution1040k461kSharper screen (+579k dot)

Common features in the Canon S200 and Ricoh WG-6

 S200 WG-6 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon S200 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Canon S200 features outside dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 181 grams (0.40 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).

Examine the Canon S200 vs Ricoh WG-6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the S200 and the WG-6.

Canon S200 vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S200 and WG-6 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Canon S200 vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison

Canon S200 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The graphic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S200 and WG-6.

Plainly, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S200 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Ricoh WG-6 will give extra detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older S200 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon S200 vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison

Canon S200 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S200 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S200 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography factors
34
manual focus
has face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have RAW files
45
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
features face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon S200 Street photography advice
Ricoh WG-6 Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than average (246 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon S200 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography highlights
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment proof
great battery (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S200 Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography factors
64
supports focus by touch
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
low megapixels (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
70
great battery (340 shots)
environment proof
good MP (20MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
heavier than average (246 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S200 Landscape photography information
Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography information
46
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
56
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (20 megapixels)
environment proof
great battery (340 shots)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon S200
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-6
33
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no mic socket
heavier than average (246g)
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Canon S200 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S200 and Ricoh WG-6
 Canon PowerShot S200Ricoh WG-6
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot S200 Ricoh WG-6
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2014-02-21 2018-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Flash on, flash off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840x2160
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 Optional Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 181 gr (0.40 pounds) 246 gr (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 pictures 340 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $293 $271