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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh WG-6 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs

Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Earlier Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced February 2013
  • Other Name is Wi-Fi
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Ricoh WG-6 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the WG-6 (20MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-6 was announced 5 years after the Galaxy Camera which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the WG-6 matches up against the Galaxy Camera in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 WG-6 Galaxy Camera 
IntroducedFebruary 2018February 2013More modern by 61 months
Display resolution1040k922kClearer display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Ricoh WG-6

 Galaxy Camera WG-6 
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 WG-6 Galaxy Camera 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-6 comes with external 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) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh WG-6 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the WG-6 compared to the Galaxy Camera.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-6 and Galaxy Camera is 89 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The picture below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-6 and Galaxy Camera.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-6 to show more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The newer WG-6 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Portrait photography camera
45
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has face detect autofocus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
40
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Street photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography info
60
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than others (246 grams)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (300 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Sports photography camera
54
image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has tracking focus
weather proof
good battery pack (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
50
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-6
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
70
good battery pack (340 shots)
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
more heavy than others (246g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (300 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography details
56
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
weather proof
good battery pack (340 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
50
manual focus
fairly wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-6
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no microphone socket
more heavy than others (246g)
37
fairly wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic port
lighter than competition (300g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Ricoh WG-6Samsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-6 Samsung Galaxy Camera
Otherwise known as - Wi-Fi
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2018-02-21 2013-02-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 4.8"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash options Flash on, flash off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Supports FlashAir SD cards Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger none
GPS Built-in BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 246g (0.54 lbs) 300g (0.66 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" 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 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $271 $450