Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung DV300F
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs
(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
- Launched February 2018
- Succeeded the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
- 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
- Revealed January 2012
Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung DV300F Overview
The following is a in-depth review of the Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung DV300F, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the WG-6 (20MP) and DV300F (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe WG-6 was unveiled 6 years after the DV300F which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the WG-6 scores vs the DV300F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung DV300F Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-6 & Samsung DV300F. The full galleries are available at Ricoh WG-6 Gallery & Samsung DV300F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Samsung DV300F
WG-6 | DV300F | |||
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Revealed | February 2018 | January 2012 | Newer by 75 months | |
Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display resolution | 1040k | 460k | Sharper display (+580k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Ricoh WG-6
DV300F | WG-6 |
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Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung DV300F
WG-6 | DV300F | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-6 provides exterior measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung DV300F has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Look at the Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung DV300F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the WG-6 compared to the DV300F.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-6 and DV300F is 89 and 96 respectively.
Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The image here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-6 and DV300F.
To sum up, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-6 to give more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more recent WG-6 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications
Ricoh WG-6 | Samsung DV300F | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model type | Ricoh WG-6 | Samsung DV300F |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2018-02-21 | 2012-01-02 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
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 | 20MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/2.5-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 16 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) | 4.10 m |
Flash modes | Flash on, flash off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840x2160 | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Supports FlashAir SD cards | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Built-in | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 246 grams (0.54 lb) | 133 grams (0.29 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
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 photos | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | BP88 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $271 | $200 |