Leica V-Lux 30 vs Ricoh WG-6

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Leica V-Lux 30 vs Ricoh WG-6, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Leica and Ricoh. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and WG-6 (20MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was brought out 7 years prior to the WG-6 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a short view of how the V-Lux 30 grades vs the WG-6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 30 & Ricoh WG-6. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery & Ricoh WG-6 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 30 provides external dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-6 has sizing of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the V-Lux 30 compared to the WG-6.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 30 and WG-6 is 90 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The pic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 30 and WG-6.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Ricoh WG-6 to give extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 30 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.