Canon S200 vs Ricoh WG-6
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Canon S200 vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Canon S200 vs Ricoh WG-6 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S200 & Ricoh WG-6. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon S200 Gallery & Ricoh WG-6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Ricoh WG-6
S200 | WG-6 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Canon S200
WG-6 | S200 | |||
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Announced | February 2018 | February 2014 | Fresher by 48 months | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 461k | Sharper screen (+579k dot) |
Common features in the Canon S200 and Ricoh WG-6
S200 | WG-6 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon S200 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S200 | Ricoh WG-6 | |
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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 |