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Ricoh WG-30W vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
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Ricoh WG-30W front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Ricoh WG-30W vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-30W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 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
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Previous Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Ricoh WG-30W versus Ricoh WG-6, both Waterproof cameras and both of them are sold by Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the WG-30W (16MP) and the WG-6 (20MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-30W was announced 4 years before the WG-6 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the WG-30W matches up against the WG-6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 WG-30W WG-6 

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

 WG-6 WG-30W 
IntroducedFebruary 2018October 2014Newer by 41 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)

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

 WG-30W WG-6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Ricoh WG-30W vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-30W comes with external dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-6 has specifications of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-30W versus Ricoh WG-6 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the WG-30W against the WG-6.

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

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30W and WG-6 is 91 and 89 respectively.

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

Ricoh WG-30W vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-30W and WG-6.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-6 to show extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged WG-30W will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

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

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

Ricoh WG-30W vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Portrait photography camera
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resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
45
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-30W
Street photography with Ricoh WG-6
62
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
60
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competitors (246 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-30W
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-6
45
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking focus
weather proof
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
54
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (340 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Travel photography camera
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weather proof
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
70
better than average battery pack (340 CIPA)
weather proofing
MP count good (20MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
heavier than competitors (246g)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography highlights
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fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16MP)
weather proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20MP)
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (340 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging information
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fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
no mic port
heavier than competitors (246g)
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30W and Ricoh WG-6
 Ricoh WG-30WRicoh WG-6
General Information
Make Ricoh Ricoh
Model Ricoh WG-30W Ricoh WG-6
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2014-10-09 2018-02-21
Body design 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 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.90 m (Auto ISO) 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Flash on, flash off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 3840x2160
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 gr (0.43 lbs) 246 gr (0.54 lbs)
Physical 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 photographs 340 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $280 $271