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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung PL120

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh WG-6 front
 
Samsung PL120 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung PL120 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
  • Announced February 2018
  • Replaced the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Samsung PL120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung PL120 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung PL120, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the WG-6 (20MP) and PL120 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-6 was launched 7 years after the PL120 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the WG-6 grades versus the PL120 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Samsung PL120

 WG-6 PL120 
IntroducedFebruary 2018January 2011Newer by 87 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Ricoh WG-6

 PL120 WG-6 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung PL120

 WG-6 PL120 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung PL120 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-6 provides external dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung PL120 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the WG-6 against the PL120.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung PL120 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-6 and PL120 is 89 and 99 respectively.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung PL120 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung PL120 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The image below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-6 and PL120.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Ricoh WG-6 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher WG-6 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung PL120 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography factors
Samsung PL120 Portrait photography factors
45
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
features face detect focusing
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Street photography highlights
Samsung PL120 Street photography highlights
60
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than others (246 grams)
49
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung PL120 as a Sports photography camera
54
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather proof
great battery (340 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
26
MP count good (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-6
Travel photography with Samsung PL120
70
great battery (340 per charge)
weather proof
good megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
heavier than others (246g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-6
Landscape photography with Samsung PL120
56
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
weather proof
great battery (340 per charge)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
33
very good maximum aperture (f)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging highlights
Samsung PL120 Vlogging highlights
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic port
heavier than others (246 grams)
31
very good maximum aperture (f)
has external microphone port
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung PL120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung PL120
 Ricoh WG-6Samsung PL120
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-6 Samsung PL120
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 2018-02-21 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 -
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash options Flash on, flash off -
Hot shoe
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
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Supports FlashAir SD cards None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger none
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 246g (0.54 lbs) -
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card -
Storage slots Single -
Price at launch $271 $150