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Leica C vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
59
Overall
46
Leica C front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Leica C vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

Leica C
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 103 x 63 x 28mm
  • Announced September 2013
  • Alternate Name is Typ112
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
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Superseded the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Leica C vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Leica C and Ricoh WG-6, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Leica and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the C (12MP) and WG-6 (20MP) and the C (1/1.7") and WG-6 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The C was introduced 5 years earlier than the WG-6 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the C grades vs the WG-6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica C over the Ricoh WG-6

 C WG-6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Leica C

 WG-6 C 
RevealedFebruary 2018September 2013Newer by 54 months
Screen resolution1040k920kClearer screen (+120k dot)

Common features in the Leica C and Ricoh WG-6

 C WG-6 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Leica C vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Leica C has outside dimensions of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the C against the WG-6.

Leica C vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the C and WG-6 is 92 and 89 respectively.

Leica C vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison

Leica C vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the C and WG-6.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The C using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Ricoh WG-6 will deliver greater detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged C is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Leica C vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison

Leica C vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica C vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica C
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-6
42
has manual focus
features face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
45
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
has face detect autofocus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Leica C Street photography advice
Ricoh WG-6 Street photography advice
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (246g)
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Sports Comparison

Leica C Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography information
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (20MP)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery power (340 per charge)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica C
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-6
64
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
70
great battery power (340 shots)
weather sealing
megapixel count good (20MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition in class (246g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica C Landscape photography advice
Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography advice
54
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
no Timelapse function
56
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
weather sealing
great battery power (340 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica C Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging highlights
39
really wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (246g)
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Leica C vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica C and Ricoh WG-6
 Leica CRicoh WG-6
General Information
Brand Leica Ricoh
Model Leica C Ricoh WG-6
Also called Typ112 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2013-09-08 2018-02-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 1 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Flash on, flash off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 3840x2160
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 195 grams (0.43 lb) 246 grams (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 63 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 250 images 340 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $1,299 $271