Ricoh WG-6 vs Ricoh WG-70

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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The WG-6 was released 23 months prior to the WG-70 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

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.

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.

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.

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.