Ricoh WG-6 vs Ricoh WG-70
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89 Imaging
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs
Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
(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
- Introduced February 2018
- Earlier Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Ricoh WG-70
(Full Review)
(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
- Revealed February 2020
- Updated by Ricoh WG-80
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Here, we are comparing the Ricoh WG-6 vs Ricoh WG-70, both Waterproof digital cameras and both are produced by Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the WG-6 (20MP) and WG-70 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the WG-6 matches up versus the WG-70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-6 and Ricoh WG-70. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-6 Gallery and Ricoh WG-70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Ricoh WG-70
| WG-6 | WG-70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Ricoh WG-6
| WG-70 | WG-6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2020 |  | February 2018 | More recent by 23 months |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and Ricoh WG-70
| WG-6 | WG-70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither contains Touch display |
Ricoh WG-6 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-6 has got physical measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-70 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Look at the Ricoh WG-6 vs Ricoh WG-70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the WG-6 against the WG-70.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-6 and WG-70 is 89 and 91 respectively.
Ricoh WG-6 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The graphic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-6 and WG-70.
As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-6 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older WG-6 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
Ricoh WG-6 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography info
manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Ricoh WG-6 Street photography information
Ricoh WG-70 Street photography information
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than average in class (246 grams)
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Ricoh WG-6 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Sports photography camera
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
great battery (340 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Ricoh WG-6 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Travel photography camera
great battery (340 shots)
weather proof
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
heavier than average in class (246g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
environment proof
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography features
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
weather proof
great battery (340 CIPA)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Ricoh WG-6 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Vlogging camera
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing mic socket
heavier than average in class (246 grams)
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications
| Ricoh WG-6 | Ricoh WG-70 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Ricoh | Ricoh |
| Model type | Ricoh WG-6 | Ricoh WG-70 |
| Category | Waterproof | Waterproof |
| Introduced | 2018-02-21 | 2020-02-04 |
| Body design | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 125 | 125 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
| Flash modes | Flash on, flash off | On, off |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840x2160 | 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Supports FlashAir SD cards | Yes (Wireless) |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Built-in | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 246 gr (0.54 lbs) | 193 gr (0.43 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
| 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 | 340 pictures | 300 pictures |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $271 | $280 |