Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung SL620
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Previous Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
- Introduced February 2009
- Additionally Known as PL65

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung SL620 Overview
Below, we will be matching up the Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung SL620, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the WG-6 (20MP) and SL620 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The WG-6 was launched 9 years later than the SL620 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the WG-6 grades vs the SL620 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung SL620 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-6 & Samsung SL620. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-6 Gallery & Samsung SL620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Samsung SL620
WG-6 | SL620 | |||
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Introduced | February 2018 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 110 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+810k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Ricoh WG-6
SL620 | WG-6 |
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Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung SL620
WG-6 | SL620 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-6 offers outside 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 SL620 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Contrast the Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung SL620 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the WG-6 and the SL620.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-6 and SL620 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through specifications. The graphic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-6 and SL620.
To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Ricoh WG-6 to render more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The newer WG-6 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder


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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications
Ricoh WG-6 | Samsung SL620 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model | Ricoh WG-6 | Samsung SL620 |
Also referred to as | - | PL65 |
Type | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2018-02-21 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 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 | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840x2160 | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 246 grams (0.54 pounds) | 168 grams (0.37 pounds) |
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 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 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $271 | $200 |