Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung GX-1S
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung GX-1S 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
- Earlier Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(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
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung GX-1S Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Samsung GX-1S
WG-6 | GX-1S | |||
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Released | February 2018 | January 2006 | Newer by 148 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 210k | Clearer screen (+830k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Ricoh WG-6
GX-1S | WG-6 |
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Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung GX-1S
WG-6 | GX-1S | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
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.
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung GX-1S Specifications
Ricoh WG-6 | Samsung GX-1S | |
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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 |