Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung WB250F
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung WB250F 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
- Introduced February 2018
- Replaced the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2013
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In this write-up, we are looking at the Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung WB250F, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the WG-6 (20MP) and WB250F (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe WG-6 was announced 5 years later than the WB250F and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the WG-6 matches up against the WB250F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-6 & Samsung WB250F. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-6 Gallery & Samsung WB250F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Samsung WB250F
| WG-6 | WB250F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2018 |  | January 2013 | More recent by 63 months |
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 460k | Crisper display (+580k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Ricoh WG-6
| WB250F | WG-6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung WB250F
| WG-6 | WB250F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen |
Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-6 features physical dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung WB250F has specifications of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the WG-6 versus the WB250F.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-6 and WB250F is 89 and 93 respectively.
Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The photograph here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-6 and WB250F.
To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-6 to offer more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent WG-6 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications
| Ricoh WG-6 | Samsung WB250F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Ricoh | Samsung |
| Model type | Ricoh WG-6 | Samsung WB250F |
| Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2018-02-21 | 2013-01-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| 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 alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
| Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.2-5.8 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 16 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 8.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) | - |
| Flash modes | Flash on, flash off | - |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840x2160 | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Supports FlashAir SD cards | Built-In |
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 246g (0.54 pounds) | 226g (0.50 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" 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 images | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $271 | $250 |