Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung PL210

The following is a complete comparison of the Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung PL210, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the WG-6 (20MP) and PL210 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-6 was brought out 7 years after the PL210 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the WG-6 scores against the PL210 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung PL210. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-6 Gallery and Samsung PL210 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-6 provides outside dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Samsung PL210 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung PL210 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the WG-6 versus the PL210.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-6 and PL210 is 89 and 99 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The pic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-6 and PL210.

To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-6 to offer you greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent WG-6 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.