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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh WG-6 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Ricoh WG-6
(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
Samsung DV300F
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Samsung DV300F

 WG-6 DV300F 
RevealedFebruary 2018January 2012Newer by 75 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Ricoh WG-6

 DV300F WG-6 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung DV300F

 WG-6 DV300F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography features
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography features
45
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Street photography factors
Samsung DV300F Street photography factors
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (246 grams)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (133 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography advice
Samsung DV300F Sports photography advice
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20MP)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery pack (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Travel photography camera
70
great battery pack (340 CIPA)
weather sealing
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
heavier than competition in class (246 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (133 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography info
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography info
56
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20MP)
weather sealing
great battery pack (340 shots)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
43
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung DV300F as a Vlogging camera
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (246 grams)
33
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (133 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung DV300F
 Ricoh WG-6Samsung DV300F
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