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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
60
Overall
45
Leica D-Lux 6 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs

Leica D-Lux 6
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
  • 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
  • Introduced September 2012
  • Old Model is Leica D-LUX 5
Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Newer Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Leica D-Lux 6 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Leica and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and WG-4 GPS (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The D-Lux 6 was revealed 16 months before the WG-4 GPS which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the D-Lux 6 grades against the WG-4 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 D-Lux 6 WG-4 GPS 
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Leica D-Lux 6

 WG-4 GPS D-Lux 6 
LaunchedFebruary 2014September 2012Newer by 16 months

Common features in the Leica D-Lux 6 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 D-Lux 6 WG-4 GPS 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Leica D-Lux 6 features outside measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has proportions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check the Leica D-Lux 6 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the D-Lux 6 compared to the WG-4 GPS.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D-Lux 6 and WG-4 GPS is 86 and 90 respectively.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS top view buttons comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The pic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the D-Lux 6 and WG-4 GPS.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The D-Lux 6 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS will result in greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged D-Lux 6 will be behind in sensor technology.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS sensor size comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography details
41
manual focus
saves RAW files
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
41
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica D-Lux 6
Street photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than others in class (298 grams)
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (235g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica D-Lux 6
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery (330 per charge)
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (240 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Travel photography camera
64
better than average battery (330 shots)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
heavier than others in class (298 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
weather proof
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery (240 shots)
heavier than competitors in class (235 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Landscape photography details
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography details
57
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (330 CIPA)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
54
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
weather proof
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica D-Lux 6
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
32
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
heavier than others in class (298 grams)
34
pretty wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of mic port
heavier than competitors in class (235 grams)
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-Lux 6 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 Leica D-Lux 6Ricoh WG-4 GPS
General Information
Brand Name Leica Ricoh
Model Leica D-Lux 6 Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2012-09-17 2014-02-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS 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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-90mm (3.8x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.4-2.3 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 11.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.50 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 298 gr (0.66 lbs) 235 gr (0.52 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" 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 330 shots 240 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $1,600 $210