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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh WG-6 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung WB800F 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
  • Previous Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
Photography Glossary

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Let's look more closely at the Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung WB800F, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the WG-6 (20MP) and WB800F (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-6 was unveiled 5 years later than the WB800F and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the WG-6 matches up vs the WB800F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Samsung WB800F

 WG-6 WB800F 
LaunchedFebruary 2018January 2013Fresher by 63 months
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Ricoh WG-6

 WB800F WG-6 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung WB800F

 WG-6 WB800F 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-6 provides exterior measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung WB800F has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung WB800F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the WG-6 vs the WB800F.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-6 and WB800F is 89 and 92 respectively.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The graphic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-6 and WB800F.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-6 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer WG-6 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography advice
45
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
44
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB800F Street photography highlights
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than others in class (246 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB800F Sports photography advice
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery power (340 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
53
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-6
Travel photography with Samsung WB800F
70
good battery power (340 CIPA)
weather sealing
MP count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
more heavy than others in class (246g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than competition in class (218g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography factors
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focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20MP)
weather sealing
good battery power (340 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
50
manual focus
quite wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging details
Samsung WB800F Vlogging details
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decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (246 grams)
35
quite wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have external mic port
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung WB800F
 Ricoh WG-6Samsung WB800F
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-6 Samsung WB800F
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2018-02-21 2013-01-07
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Flash on, flash off -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 246g (0.54 lbs) 218g (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
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 -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $271 $300