Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung WB1100F

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Ricoh WG-6 versus Samsung WB1100F, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the WG-6 (20MP) and WB1100F (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-6 was manufactured 4 years after the WB1100F which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the WG-6 matches up vs the WB1100F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung WB1100F. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-6 Gallery and Samsung WB1100F Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-6 has got exterior measurements 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 WB1100F has measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") having a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh WG-6 versus Samsung WB1100F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the WG-6 against the WB1100F.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-6 and WB1100F is 89 and 67 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-6 and WB1100F.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh WG-6 to give greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer WG-6 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.