Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung GX-1S

The following is a extended overview of the Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung GX-1S, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the WG-6 (20MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the WG-6 (1/2.3") and GX-1S (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-6 was introduced 12 years after the GX-1S which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the WG-6 grades vs the GX-1S in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-6 & Samsung GX-1S. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-6 Gallery & Samsung GX-1S Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-6 provides outside dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-1S has sizing of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the WG-6 versus the GX-1S.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-6 and GX-1S is 89 and 68 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-6 and GX-1S.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WG-6 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Ricoh WG-6 will give you greater detail using its extra 14MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern WG-6 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.