Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung WB2200F

Here, we will be contrasting the Ricoh WG-6 versus Samsung WB2200F, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the WG-6 (20MP) and WB2200F (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-6 was unveiled 4 years after the WB2200F which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the WG-6 grades against the WB2200F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung WB2200F. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-6 Gallery and Samsung WB2200F Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-6 comes with exterior measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung WB2200F has sizing of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-6 versus Samsung WB2200F in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the WG-6 compared to the WB2200F.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the WG-6 and WB2200F is 89 and 59 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The picture below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-6 and WB2200F.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Ricoh WG-6 to produce greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer WG-6 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.