Leica C vs Ricoh WG-6

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica C and Ricoh WG-6. The whole galleries are available at Leica C Gallery and Ricoh WG-6 Gallery.

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).

See the Leica C and Ricoh WG-6 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.