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Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Introduced October 2010
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
  • Older Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Ricoh G700SE and Ricoh WG-6, both Waterproof cameras and both of them are manufactured by Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and WG-6 (20MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The G700SE was introduced 8 years prior to the WG-6 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the G700SE grades versus the WG-6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Ricoh WG-6

 G700SE WG-6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Ricoh G700SE

 WG-6 G700SE 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018October 2010Fresher by 89 months
Screen resolution1040k920kCrisper screen (+120k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Ricoh WG-6

 G700SE WG-6 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh G700SE has got external measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-6 has sizing of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the G700SE versus the WG-6.

Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G700SE and WG-6 is 88 and 89 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G700SE and WG-6.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Ricoh WG-6 to provide you with more detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older G700SE will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography factors
29
manual focus
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
45
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Street photography factors
Ricoh WG-6 Street photography factors
51
environment proof
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (307g)
60
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than others in class (246g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography highlights
25
environment proof
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
54
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (20MP)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (340 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Travel photography details
Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography details
59
environment proof
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
heavier than competitors in class (307 grams)
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
70
better than average battery pack (340 CIPA)
weather proofing
good megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
heavier than others in class (246 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh G700SE
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-6
40
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (20MP)
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (340 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging information
23
fairly wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (307g)
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than others in class (246 grams)
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Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Ricoh WG-6
 Ricoh G700SERicoh WG-6
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Ricoh
Model type Ricoh G700SE Ricoh WG-6
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2010-10-13 2018-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 920k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync Flash on, flash off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480, 320 x 240 3840x2160
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format - 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 Optional Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 307 gr (0.68 lbs) 246 gr (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") 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 - 340 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-60 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $0 $271