Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung PL170

Lets look much closer at the Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung PL170, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the WG-6 (20MP) and PL170 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-6 was launched 7 years later than the PL170 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the WG-6 scores against the PL170 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung PL170. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-6 Gallery and Samsung PL170 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-6 offers exterior dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Samsung PL170 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung PL170 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the WG-6 and the PL170.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-6 and PL170 is 89 and 99 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through specs. The graphic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-6 and PL170.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Ricoh WG-6 to show more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer WG-6 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.