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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Leica V-Lux 30 front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 30
(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
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
  • Announced February 2018
  • Previous Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Ricoh WG-6

 V-Lux 30 WG-6 
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 WG-6 V-Lux 30 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018May 2011Newer by 82 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Ricoh WG-6

 V-Lux 30 WG-6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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).

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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.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Portrait photography camera
30
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
45
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Street photography info
Ricoh WG-6 Street photography info
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than average (219 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than average (246 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Sports photography camera
47
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (260 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
54
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery life (340 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Travel photography info
Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography info
67
lighter than average (219g)
supports touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (260 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
70
better than average battery life (340 per charge)
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
heavier than average (246g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Landscape photography camera
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery life (260 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
56
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
weather proofing
better than average battery life (340 shots)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Vlogging camera
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (219g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone port
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
heavier than average (246g)
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 30 and Ricoh WG-6
 Leica V-Lux 30Ricoh WG-6
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