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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh WG-6 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G 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
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Superseded the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2012
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 WG-6 Galaxy Camera 3G 
LaunchedFebruary 2018August 2012Newer by 67 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display resolution1040k0kCrisper display (+1040k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Ricoh WG-6

 Galaxy Camera 3G 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 3G

 WG-6 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

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.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

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

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography info
45
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Street photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography highlights
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition in class (246 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography highlights
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (340 shots)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography features
70
better than average battery pack (340 CIPA)
environment proofing
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
heavier than competition in class (246g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
72
lighter than competition (305 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
pretty wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography factors
56
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (340 per charge)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
47
pretty wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
screen larger than average (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging info
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no external mic support
heavier than competition in class (246g)
36
pretty wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (305g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic support
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Ricoh WG-6Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-6 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2018-02-21 2012-08-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 -
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 4.8"
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s -
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash settings Flash on, flash off no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840x2160 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 246 gr (0.54 lbs) 305 gr (0.67 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 Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $271 $606