Ricoh WG-50 vs Ricoh WG-6
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs
(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
- 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Announced May 2017
(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
- Revealed February 2018
- Succeeded the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Ricoh WG-50 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Ricoh WG-50 and Ricoh WG-6, both Waterproof cameras and both of them are built by Ricoh. The resolution of the WG-50 (16MP) and the WG-6 (20MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The WG-50 was introduced 9 months prior to the WG-6 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the WG-50 matches up vs the WG-6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Ricoh WG-6 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-50 and Ricoh WG-6. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh WG-50 Gallery and Ricoh WG-6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Ricoh WG-6
WG-50 | WG-6 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Ricoh WG-50
WG-6 | WG-50 | |||
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Revealed | February 2018 | ![]() | May 2017 | More recent by 9 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-50 and Ricoh WG-6
WG-50 | WG-6 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Ricoh WG-50 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-50 has got exterior measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-6 has dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).
Check out the Ricoh WG-50 and Ricoh WG-6 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the WG-50 against the WG-6.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the WG-50 and WG-6 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The visual here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-50 and WG-6.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-6 to result in extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older WG-50 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder


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Ricoh WG-50 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications
Ricoh WG-50 | Ricoh WG-6 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Ricoh | Ricoh |
Model | Ricoh WG-50 | Ricoh WG-6 |
Type | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Announced | 2017-05-24 | 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 surface 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 images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | 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 | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | On, off | Flash on, flash off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 3840x2160 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Yes (Wireless) | 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 | 193g (0.43 lb) | 246g (0.54 lb) |
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 pictures | 340 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI92 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $280 | $271 |