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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung MV800

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh WG-6 front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung MV800 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
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Succeeded the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Samsung MV800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 56 x 10mm
  • Revealed September 2011
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung MV800 Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung MV800, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the WG-6 (20MP) and MV800 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-6 was unveiled 6 years after the MV800 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the WG-6 matches up versus the MV800 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Samsung MV800

 WG-6 MV800 
RevealedFebruary 2018September 2011More modern by 79 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Ricoh WG-6

 MV800 WG-6 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung MV800

 WG-6 MV800 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-6 comes with external measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung MV800 has specifications of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung MV800 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the WG-6 and the MV800.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-6 and MV800 is 89 and 97 respectively.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The picture here may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-6 and MV800.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-6 to provide extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger WG-6 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Portrait photography camera
45
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Street photography factors
Samsung MV800 Street photography factors
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (246g)
74
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography highlights
Samsung MV800 Sports photography highlights
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery pack (340 shots)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography features
Samsung MV800 Travel photography features
70
great battery pack (340 per charge)
environment proof
MP count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
more heavy than competitors in class (246g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competitors (121g)
offers focus by touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-6
Landscape photography with Samsung MV800
56
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20MP)
environment proof
great battery pack (340 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
43
fairly wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging details
Samsung MV800 Vlogging details
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (246 grams)
34
fairly wide (26mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung MV800
 Ricoh WG-6Samsung MV800
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-6 Samsung MV800
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2018-02-21 2011-09-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
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) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 3.20 m
Flash settings Flash on, flash off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 246 gr (0.54 pounds) 121 gr (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4")
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 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID - BP70
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card Micro SD
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $271 $499