Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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
- Revealed February 2018
- Old Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(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
- Revealed August 2012

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview
Below, we are analyzing the Ricoh WG-6 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the WG-6 (20MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The WG-6 was revealed 5 years later than the Galaxy Camera 4G and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the WG-6 scores against the Galaxy Camera 4G with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-6 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-6 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
WG-6 | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
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Revealed | February 2018 | ![]() | August 2012 | More recent by 67 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 0k | Clearer display (+1040k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Ricoh WG-6
Galaxy Camera 4G | WG-6 | |||
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Display dimension | 4.8" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+1.8") |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
WG-6 | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-6 has physical measurements 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 Galaxy Camera 4G 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).
See the Ricoh WG-6 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the WG-6 compared to the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-6 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 89 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The visual below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-6 and Galaxy Camera 4G.
As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-6 to result in more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The fresher WG-6 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder


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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications
Ricoh WG-6 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model | Ricoh WG-6 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 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 measurements | 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 | - |
Full resolution | 5184 x 3888 | - |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 4.8 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 0 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | - |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Flash on, flash off | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840x2160 | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file 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 | none |
GPS | Built-in | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 246 grams (0.54 pounds) | 305 grams (0.67 pounds) |
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 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 | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $271 | $550 |