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Ricoh WG-4 vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Ricoh WG-4 vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 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
  • Announced February 2018
  • Superseded the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Ricoh WG-4 vs Ricoh WG-6, both Waterproof cameras and both are created by Ricoh. The image resolution of the WG-4 (16MP) and the WG-6 (20MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The WG-4 was unveiled 5 years before the WG-6 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the WG-4 grades against the WG-6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 WG-4 WG-6 

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

 WG-6 WG-4 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018February 2014More modern by 49 months
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)

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

 WG-4 WG-6 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Ricoh WG-4 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-4 provides external measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-6 has specifications of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

See the Ricoh WG-4 vs Ricoh WG-6 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-4 against the WG-6.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-4 and WG-6 is 90 and 89 respectively.

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

Ricoh WG-4 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The image here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-4 and WG-6.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-6 to provide greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged WG-4 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography information
41
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
45
you can focus manually
decent MP (20MP)
includes face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Street photography information
Ricoh WG-6 Street photography information
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than others (246 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography advice
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
low fps (2.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20MP)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery power (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Travel photography camera
72
weather proof
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
70
better than average battery power (340 CIPA)
weather sealing
decent MP (20MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
heavier than others (246g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-4
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-6
54
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
56
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
weather sealing
better than average battery power (340 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-4
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-6
36
relatively wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no mic port
heavier than others (246g)
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 and Ricoh WG-6
 Ricoh WG-4Ricoh WG-6
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Ricoh
Model type Ricoh WG-4 Ricoh WG-6
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2014-02-05 2018-02-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye Flash on, flash off
External flash
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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230 grams (0.51 pounds) 246 grams (0.54 pounds)
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 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 240 shots 340 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $330 $271