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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung SH100

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh WG-6 front
 
Samsung SH100 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung SH100 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
  • Launched February 2018
  • Succeeded the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Samsung SH100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 54 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung SH100 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Samsung SH100

 WG-6 SH100 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018January 2011Fresher by 87 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Ricoh WG-6

 SH100 WG-6 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung SH100

 WG-6 SH100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung SH100 Physical Comparison

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).

Compare the Ricoh WG-6 versus Samsung SH100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung SH100 size comparison

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

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung SH100 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung SH100 Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung SH100 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung SH100 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung SH100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-6
Portrait photography with Samsung SH100
45
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
has face detect focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SH100 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than others in class (246 grams)
49
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography factors
Samsung SH100 Sports photography factors
54
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather proof
great battery (340 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
megapixel count good (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography info
Samsung SH100 Travel photography info
70
great battery (340 shots)
weather proof
resolution is good (20MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
more heavy than others in class (246 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
71
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography information
Samsung SH100 Landscape photography information
56
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20MP)
weather proof
great battery (340 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
37
good max aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging factors
Samsung SH100 Vlogging factors
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no microphone port
more heavy than others in class (246g)
33
good max aperture (f)
screen is touchscreen
comes with microphone jack
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung SH100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung SH100
 Ricoh WG-6Samsung SH100
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-6 Samsung SH100
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2018-02-21 2011-01-04
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4230 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 125 -
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) ()
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Flash on, flash off -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Supports FlashAir SD cards Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger none
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 246 gr (0.54 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 93 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 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card -
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $271 $200