Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung ST600
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung ST600 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
- Announced February 2018
- Previous Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2010
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Here is a in-depth assessment of the Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung ST600, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the WG-6 (20MP) and ST600 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe WG-6 was announced 8 years later than the ST600 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the WG-6 scores against the ST600 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Samsung ST600
| WG-6 | ST600 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2018 |  | January 2010 | Fresher by 99 months |
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Ricoh WG-6
| ST600 | WG-6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3.5" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 1152k |  | 1040k | Crisper display (+112k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung ST600
| WG-6 | ST600 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen |
Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-6 provides exterior dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Samsung ST600 has sizing of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).
Analyze the Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung ST600 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the WG-6 vs the ST600.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-6 and ST600 is 89 and 95 respectively.
Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-6 and ST600.
Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-6 to give extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The more recent WG-6 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung ST600 Specifications
| Ricoh WG-6 | Samsung ST600 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Ricoh | Samsung |
| Model | Ricoh WG-6 | Samsung ST600 |
| Category | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2018-02-21 | 2010-01-06 |
| Physical type | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 4800 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 27-135mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.3-5.5 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 3.5" |
| Resolution of screen | 1,040k dots | 1,152k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) | 5.00 m |
| Flash modes | Flash on, flash off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 246 grams (0.54 lb) | 150 grams (0.33 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 images | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | - | SLB07 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $271 | $330 |