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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh WG-6 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 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
  • Launched February 2018
  • Succeeded the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released January 2014
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the WG-6 (20MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-6 was announced 4 years later than the Galaxy Camera 2 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the WG-6 grades vs the Galaxy Camera 2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 WG-6 Galaxy Camera 2 
ReleasedFebruary 2018January 2014Fresher by 51 months
Display resolution1040k1037kClearer display (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Ricoh WG-6

 Galaxy Camera 2 WG-6 
Display size4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 WG-6 Galaxy Camera 2 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-6 has got exterior measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the WG-6 and the Galaxy Camera 2.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-6 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 89 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-6 and Galaxy Camera 2.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-6 to show more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern WG-6 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography info
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focusing manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
44
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Street photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography info
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition in class (246g)
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than competition (283 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography advice
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery pack (340 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
48
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
good battery life (400 shots)
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-6
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
70
great battery pack (340 shots)
environment proofing
decent megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
heavier than competition in class (246g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
73
good battery life (400 shots)
lighter than competition (283g)
connects via bluetooth
has focus by touch
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography factors
56
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (20MP)
environment proofing
great battery pack (340 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
52
you can focus manually
fairly wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good battery life (400 CIPA)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging info
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (246 grams)
37
fairly wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone support
lighter than competition (283 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Ricoh WG-6Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-6 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2018-02-21 2014-01-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface 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 Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 4.8 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 3.80 m
Flash settings Flash on, flash off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840x2160 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 246 grams (0.54 pounds) 283 grams (0.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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 images 400 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - Built-in
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $271 $400