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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh WG-6 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung SL202 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
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Earlier Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Alternative Name is PL50
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung SL202, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the WG-6 (20MP) and SL202 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-6 was introduced 9 years later than the SL202 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the WG-6 matches up against the SL202 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Samsung SL202

 WG-6 SL202 
ReleasedFebruary 2018February 2009More recent by 110 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Ricoh WG-6

 SL202 WG-6 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung SL202

 WG-6 SL202 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-6 comes with exterior measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL202 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-6 compared to the SL202.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-6 and SL202 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-6 and SL202.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Ricoh WG-6 to result in extra detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The fresher WG-6 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography information
Samsung SL202 Portrait photography information
45
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
includes face detection autofocus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
25
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Street photography information
Samsung SL202 Street photography information
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (246 grams)
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography advice
Samsung SL202 Sports photography advice
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery (340 per charge)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Travel photography camera
70
better than average battery (340 CIPA)
environment proof
good resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
more heavy than competitors in class (246 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
57
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
low MP (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Landscape photography camera
56
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20MP)
environment proof
better than average battery (340 per charge)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
decently wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging factors
Samsung SL202 Vlogging factors
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (246g)
27
decently wide (28mm)
supports face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung SL202
 Ricoh WG-6Samsung SL202
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-6 Samsung SL202
Also Known as - PL50
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2018-02-21 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 4.60 m
Flash settings Flash on, flash off Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Supports FlashAir SD cards None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 246 grams (0.54 pounds) 168 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $271 $140