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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh WG-6 front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung HZ15W 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
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Earlier Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Samsung HZ15W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Other Name is WB550
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung HZ15W, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the WG-6 (20MP) and HZ15W (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-6 was launched 9 years later than the HZ15W and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the WG-6 matches up versus the HZ15W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Samsung HZ15W

 WG-6 HZ15W 
LaunchedFebruary 2018February 2009More recent by 110 months
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Ricoh WG-6

 HZ15W WG-6 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung HZ15W

 WG-6 HZ15W 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-6 enjoys outer 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 HZ15W has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the WG-6 against the HZ15W.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-6 and HZ15W is 89 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-6 and HZ15W.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Ricoh WG-6 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent WG-6 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Portrait photography camera
45
has manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
31
you can focus manually
comes with face detect focusing
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Street photography highlights
Samsung HZ15W Street photography highlights
60
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than average (246g)
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography factors
Samsung HZ15W Sports photography factors
54
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery pack (340 shots)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Travel photography camera
70
great battery pack (340 CIPA)
environment proof
MP count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
heavier than average (246 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
54
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (249 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography details
Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography details
56
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
environment proof
great battery pack (340 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
40
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging information
Samsung HZ15W Vlogging information
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic port
heavier than average (246g)
28
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition (249g)
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung HZ15W
 Ricoh WG-6Samsung HZ15W
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-6 Samsung HZ15W
Also called as - WB550
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2018-02-21 2009-02-23
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 4.70 m
Flash settings Flash on, flash off Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840x2160 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Supports FlashAir SD cards None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 246 gr (0.54 lbs) 249 gr (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $271 $330