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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh WG-6 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung WB35F 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
  • Released February 2018
  • Replaced the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung WB35F, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the WG-6 (20MP) and WB35F (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-6 was launched 4 years after the WB35F which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the WG-6 grades against the WB35F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Samsung WB35F

 WG-6 WB35F 
RevealedFebruary 2018January 2014Newer by 51 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Ricoh WG-6

 WB35F WG-6 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung WB35F

 WG-6 WB35F 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-6 features exterior measurements 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 WB35F has proportions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung WB35F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the WG-6 versus the WB35F.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-6 and WB35F is 89 and 93 respectively.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-6 and WB35F.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Ricoh WG-6 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern WG-6 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography information
45
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
37
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (246 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-6
Sports photography with Samsung WB35F
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery power (340 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-6
Travel photography with Samsung WB35F
70
good battery power (340 per charge)
environment sealing
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
heavier than competition in class (246 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than competition in class (194g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB35F Landscape photography information
56
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
environment sealing
good battery power (340 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
43
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-6
Vlogging with Samsung WB35F
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (246 grams)
31
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung WB35F
 Ricoh WG-6Samsung WB35F
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-6 Samsung WB35F
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2018-02-21 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Flash on, flash off -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840x2160 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Supports FlashAir SD cards Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger none
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 246 gr (0.54 pounds) 194 gr (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model - BP70A
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $271 $130