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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Successor is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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
  • Released February 2018
  • Old Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Ricoh WG-6, both Waterproof digital cameras and both are produced by Ricoh. The resolution of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the WG-6 (20MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 GPS was released 5 years before the WG-6 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the WG-4 GPS scores against the WG-6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Ricoh WG-6

 WG-4 GPS WG-6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 WG-6 WG-4 GPS 
ReleasedFebruary 2018February 2014More modern by 49 months
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Ricoh WG-6

 WG-4 GPS WG-6 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS has external dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-6 has proportions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Ricoh WG-6 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the WG-4 GPS versus the WG-6.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the WG-4 GPS and WG-6 is 90 and 89 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The picture below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-4 GPS and WG-6.

All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-6 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged WG-4 GPS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography info
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manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
45
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
comes with face detect focusing
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Street photography camera
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than others in class (235 grams)
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (246 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography features
Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography features
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (240 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery power (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography information
Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography information
69
environment proof
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
bad battery power (240 per charge)
more heavy than others in class (235 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
70
great battery power (340 per charge)
weather proofing
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
more heavy than competitors in class (246 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography information
Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography information
54
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery power (240 per charge)
56
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
weather proofing
great battery power (340 per charge)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-6
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rather wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone support
more heavy than others in class (235 grams)
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (246 grams)
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Ricoh WG-6
 Ricoh WG-4 GPSRicoh WG-6
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Ricoh
Model Ricoh WG-4 GPS Ricoh WG-6
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2014-02-05 2018-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface 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
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
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 mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye 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 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 3840x2160
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 BuiltIn Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 235g (0.52 lbs) 246g (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 240 photographs 340 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $210 $271