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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-5 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
  • 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Older Model is Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Successor is Ricoh WG-6
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
  • Superseded the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Ricoh WG-5 GPS versus Ricoh WG-6, both Waterproof digital cameras and they are both built by Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the WG-6 (20MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-5 GPS was announced 4 years prior to the WG-6 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the WG-5 GPS matches up versus the WG-6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Ricoh WG-6

 WG-5 GPS WG-6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 WG-6 WG-5 GPS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018February 2015More recent by 36 months
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Ricoh WG-6

 WG-5 GPS WG-6 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS features outer measurements of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 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).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-5 GPS versus Ricoh WG-6 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the WG-5 GPS and the WG-6.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-5 GPS and WG-6 is 90 and 89 respectively.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The photograph below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-5 GPS and WG-6.

All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Ricoh WG-6 to resolve extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older WG-5 GPS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
45
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
has face detect focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Street photography information
Ricoh WG-6 Street photography information
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (236 grams)
60
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than average (246g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography information
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
54
image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (20MP)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery pack (340 per charge)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Travel photography information
Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography information
69
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
more heavy than competition in class (236 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
70
great battery pack (340 shots)
environment sealing
good MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
heavier than average (246g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography highlights
54
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
56
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (20 megapixels)
environment sealing
great battery pack (340 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-6
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (236 grams)
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of mic support
heavier than average (246g)
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Ricoh WG-6
 Ricoh WG-5 GPSRicoh WG-6
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Ricoh
Model type Ricoh WG-5 GPS Ricoh WG-6
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2015-02-10 2018-02-21
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias 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 data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.40 m (at 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 3840x2160
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, 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 BuiltIn Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 236g (0.52 pounds) 246g (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" 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 240 photographs 340 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
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