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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh WG-6 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-6
(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
  • Replaced the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Released July 2011
Photography Glossary

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung WB210, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the WG-6 (20MP) and WB210 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-6 was released 6 years later than the WB210 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the WG-6 scores versus the WB210 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Samsung WB210

 WG-6 WB210 
ReleasedFebruary 2018July 2011Fresher by 81 months
Display resolution1040k1kSharper display (+1039k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Ricoh WG-6

 WB210 WG-6 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung WB210

 WG-6 WB210 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-6 provides outer dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB210 has proportions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung WB210 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-6 versus the WB210.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-6 and WB210 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-6 and WB210.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-6 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The younger WG-6 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography advice
45
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has face detection focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
39
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
includes face detection focusing
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Street photography information
Samsung WB210 Street photography information
60
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than others in class (246 grams)
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than competition (174g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography information
Samsung WB210 Sports photography information
54
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery life (340 shots)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-6
Travel photography with Samsung WB210
70
good battery life (340 per charge)
environment proofing
good resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
heavier than others in class (246 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competition (174 grams)
includes touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography information
56
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
environment proofing
good battery life (340 per charge)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
46
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB210 as a Vlogging camera
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic port
heavier than others in class (246g)
33
pretty wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competition (174 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung WB210
 Ricoh WG-6Samsung WB210
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-6 Samsung WB210
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2018-02-21 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3.5"
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 1k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash settings Flash on, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 246 gr (0.54 pounds) 174 gr (0.38 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card microSC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $271 $279