Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung SH100

Here, we are comparing the Ricoh WG-6 versus Samsung SH100, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the WG-6 (20MP) and SH100 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-6 was released 7 years later than the SH100 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera and the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the WG-6 matches up against the SH100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-6 & Samsung SH100. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh WG-6 Gallery & Samsung SH100 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-6 has got physical measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Samsung SH100 has sizing of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-6 versus the SH100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-6 and SH100 is 89 and 99 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The visual here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-6 and SH100.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-6 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern WG-6 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.