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Ricoh WG-30 vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
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Ricoh WG-30 front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Ricoh WG-30 vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched October 2014
Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Replaced the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Ricoh WG-30 vs Ricoh WG-6, both Waterproof cameras and both are designed by Ricoh. The resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the WG-6 (20MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-30 was launched 4 years prior to the WG-6 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the WG-30 matches up against the WG-6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Ricoh WG-6

 WG-30 WG-6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Ricoh WG-30

 WG-6 WG-30 
LaunchedFebruary 2018October 2014More modern by 41 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Ricoh WG-6

 WG-30 WG-6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Ricoh WG-30 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-30 enjoys outside measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the WG-30 vs the WG-6.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30 and WG-6 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-30 and WG-6.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-6 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged WG-30 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Portrait photography camera
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
45
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20MP)
comes with face detection focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Street photography highlights
Ricoh WG-6 Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
60
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competitors (246 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-30
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-6
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
54
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery life (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-30
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-6
71
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
70
good battery life (340 shots)
weather proof
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
heavier than competitors (246g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography highlights
43
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
weather proof
good battery life (340 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-30
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-6
33
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic port
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic support
heavier than competitors (246 grams)
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30 and Ricoh WG-6
 Ricoh WG-30Ricoh WG-6
General Information
Company Ricoh Ricoh
Model Ricoh WG-30 Ricoh WG-6
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2014-10-09 2018-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.90 m (Auto ISO) 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Flash on, flash off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 3840x2160
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 None Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 192 grams (0.42 lbs) 246 grams (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 300 photos 340 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $428 $271