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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh WG-6 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung SL820 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
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Superseded the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Samsung SL820
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Samsung SL820

 WG-6 SL820 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018February 2009More modern by 110 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Ricoh WG-6

 SL820 WG-6 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung SL820

 WG-6 SL820 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

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

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography details
Samsung SL820 Portrait photography details
45
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
26
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-6
Street photography with Samsung SL820
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (246g)
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography info
Samsung SL820 Sports photography info
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
great battery power (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography factors
Samsung SL820 Travel photography factors
70
great battery power (340 CIPA)
weather proof
MP count good (20MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
more heavy than competitors in class (246g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
57
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-6
Landscape photography with Samsung SL820
56
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
weather proof
great battery power (340 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
32
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-6
Vlogging with Samsung SL820
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (246g)
27
decently wide (28mm)
provides face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung SL820
 Ricoh WG-6Samsung SL820
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