Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Here, we are comparing the Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the WG-6 (20MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-6 was released 5 years after the Galaxy Camera 3G which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the WG-6 scores vs the Galaxy Camera 3G with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-6 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-6 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-6 comes with physical dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the WG-6 against the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-6 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 89 and 90 respectively.

Often, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-6 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-6 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger WG-6 should have an edge in sensor tech.