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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh WG-6 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Superseded the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung WB350F, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the WG-6 (20MP) and WB350F (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-6 was revealed 4 years after the WB350F which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the WG-6 grades against the WB350F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Samsung WB350F

 WG-6 WB350F 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018January 2014Newer by 51 months
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Ricoh WG-6

 WB350F WG-6 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung WB350F

 WG-6 WB350F 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-6 has external dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Samsung WB350F has specifications of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung WB350F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the WG-6 versus the WB350F.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-6 and WB350F is 89 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-6 and WB350F.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-6 to result in more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern WG-6 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB350F Portrait photography details
45
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
40
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB350F Street photography highlights
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (246g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (276 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-6
Sports photography with Samsung WB350F
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery power (340 shots)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
50
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography details
Samsung WB350F Travel photography details
70
good battery power (340 per charge)
environment proof
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition in class (246g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (276 grams)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB350F Landscape photography details
56
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
environment proof
good battery power (340 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
50
manual focus
relatively wide (23mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging details
Samsung WB350F Vlogging details
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (246 grams)
34
relatively wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (276 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung WB350F
 Ricoh WG-6Samsung WB350F
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-6 Samsung WB350F
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2018-02-21 2014-01-07
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 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Flash on, flash off -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840x2160 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 246 grams (0.54 pounds) 276 grams (0.61 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $271 $260