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Ricoh WG-50 vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40
Ricoh WG-50 front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Ricoh WG-50 vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-50
(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
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
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Succeeded the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Ricoh WG-6

 WG-50 WG-6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Ricoh WG-50

 WG-6 WG-50 
RevealedFebruary 2018May 2017More recent by 9 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-50 and Ricoh WG-6

 WG-50 WG-6 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Ricoh WG-50 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography factors
42
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
45
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-50
Street photography with Ricoh WG-6
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competitors (246 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Sports photography features
Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography features
49
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery life (340 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-50
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-6
71
weather sealing
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
good battery life (340 per charge)
weather sealing
megapixel count good (20MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
heavier than competitors (246 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-50
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-6
48
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (20MP)
weather sealing
good battery life (340 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Vlogging info
Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging info
33
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone socket
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic port
heavier than competitors (246 grams)
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-50 and Ricoh WG-6
 Ricoh WG-50Ricoh WG-6
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