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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung GX-1S

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh WG-6 front
 
Samsung GX-1S front
Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung GX-1S 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
  • Earlier Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Samsung GX-1S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Released January 2006
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung GX-1S Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Samsung GX-1S

 WG-6 GX-1S 
ReleasedFebruary 2018January 2006Newer by 148 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k210kClearer screen (+830k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Ricoh WG-6

 GX-1S WG-6 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung GX-1S

 WG-6 GX-1S 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung GX-1S Physical Comparison

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).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung GX-1S in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung GX-1S size comparison

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

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung GX-1S top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung GX-1S Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung GX-1S sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung GX-1S Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung GX-1S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography highlights
45
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
50
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 as a Street photography camera
Samsung GX-1S as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (246 grams)
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than average (605g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-6
Sports photography with Samsung GX-1S
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (340 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
38
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview feature
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-6
Travel photography with Samsung GX-1S
70
better than average battery pack (340 CIPA)
weather proofing
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
heavier than competition in class (246 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
52
lighter than average (605 grams)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (6MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography highlights
56
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (340 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
46
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging details
Samsung GX-1S Vlogging details
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competition in class (246 grams)
9
can't record video
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung GX-1S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung GX-1S
 Ricoh WG-6Samsung GX-1S
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-6 Samsung GX-1S
Type Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Launched 2018-02-21 2006-01-16
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 6MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 210 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Flash on, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Supports FlashAir SD cards None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 246 grams (0.54 lbs) 605 grams (1.33 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $271 $850