Leica V-Lux 30 vs Ricoh WG-6
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 219g - 105 x 58 x 43mm
- Announced May 2011
(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
- Previous Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview
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").
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe 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.
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Ricoh WG-6 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Ricoh WG-6
V-Lux 30 | WG-6 | |||
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Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Leica V-Lux 30
WG-6 | V-Lux 30 | |||
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Announced | February 2018 | May 2011 | Newer by 82 months | |
Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 1040k | 460k | Crisper screen (+580k dot) |
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Ricoh WG-6
V-Lux 30 | WG-6 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison
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).
Contrast the Leica V-Lux 30 vs Ricoh WG-6 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 30 | Ricoh WG-6 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Leica | Ricoh |
Model type | Leica V-Lux 30 | Ricoh WG-6 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Announced | 2011-05-26 | 2018-02-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine FHD | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-384mm (16.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Flash on, flash off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 3840x2160 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Supports FlashAir SD cards |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | BuiltIn | Built-in |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 219 grams (0.48 pounds) | 246 grams (0.54 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") | 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 260 photos | 340 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $900 | $271 |