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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung WB750

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh WG-6 front
 
Samsung WB750 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
50
Overall
42

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung WB750 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
  • Launched February 2018
  • Superseded the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Samsung WB750
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 25mm
  • Revealed September 2011
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung WB750 Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung WB750, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the WG-6 (20MP) and WB750 (13MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-6 was revealed 6 years after the WB750 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the WG-6 matches up versus the WB750 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Samsung WB750

 WG-6 WB750 
RevealedFebruary 2018September 2011More modern by 79 months
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Ricoh WG-6

 WB750 WG-6 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung WB750

 WG-6 WB750 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung WB750 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-6 features outer measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB750 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung WB750 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the WG-6 against the WB750.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung WB750 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-6 and WB750 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung WB750 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung WB750 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The image here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-6 and WB750.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Ricoh WG-6 to provide extra detail because of its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent WG-6 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung WB750 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-6
Portrait photography with Samsung WB750
45
focusing manually
MP count decent (20MP)
features face detection focusing
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
42
has manual focus
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Street photography advice
Samsung WB750 Street photography advice
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than average (246g)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (193 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB750 as a Sports photography camera
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery life (340 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
51
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (13MP)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography info
Samsung WB750 Travel photography info
70
better than average battery life (340 per charge)
weather proofing
MP count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
heavier than average (246g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competitors (193 grams)
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB750 Landscape photography info
56
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20MP)
weather proofing
better than average battery life (340 shots)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
49
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging info
Samsung WB750 Vlogging info
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no external mic socket
heavier than average (246g)
34
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (193g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung WB750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung WB750
 Ricoh WG-6Samsung WB750
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-6 Samsung WB750
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2018-02-21 2011-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 13 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4096 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 3.30 m
Flash settings Flash on, flash off On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320x 240 fps (30/15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 246g (0.54 lbs) 193g (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $271 $339