Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung SL820
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced February 2018
- Superseded the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
- Announced February 2009
- Also referred to as IT100

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung SL820 Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung SL820, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the WG-6 (20MP) and SL820 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The WG-6 was introduced 9 years after the SL820 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the WG-6 grades vs the SL820 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung SL820 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-6 & Samsung SL820. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh WG-6 Gallery & Samsung SL820 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Samsung SL820
WG-6 | SL820 | |||
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Announced | February 2018 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 110 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+810k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Ricoh WG-6
SL820 | WG-6 |
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Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung SL820
WG-6 | SL820 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-6 provides outside dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL820 has specifications of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
See the Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung SL820 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the WG-6 vs the SL820.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-6 and SL820 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The image underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-6 and SL820.
Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Ricoh WG-6 to offer you extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer WG-6 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder


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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications
Ricoh WG-6 | Samsung SL820 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model type | Ricoh WG-6 | Samsung SL820 |
Also called as | - | IT100 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2018-02-21 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.4-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1500s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) | 4.50 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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840x2160 | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 246 gr (0.54 lbs) | 168 gr (0.37 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photos | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $271 | $280 |