Ricoh WG-6

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    Highlights

    • 20 MP 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
    • 125 - 6,400 Native ISO
    • 9 Focus Points
    • 3.0" 1,040k dot Fixed Screen
    • Built-in Flash
    • Built-in GPS
    • Wheather Sealed Body
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    Overview

    Ricoh WG-6 was announced in 2018 and is a 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm) Standard Compact camera with 20 Megapixel BSI-CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 125 to 6,400. The camera has a Fixed 3.0" screen with 1,040k dot resolution.

    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Predecessor
    4. Screen
    5. Sensor
    6. Photography Features
    7. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
    8. Other Features
    9. Physical Parameters
    10. For Different Types of Photography
    11. Evaluation
    12. Specifications  

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Ricoh WG-6.

    PROS

    •   Cheap
    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus
    •   Digital Image Stabilization
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   HDMI Output
    •   Built-in GPS
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 246 g (0.54 lb / 8.68 oz)
    •   Internal Storage
    •   Orientation Sensor

    CONS

    •   No Video Capture
    •   Small Sensor
    •   125 Lowest Native ISO
    •   9 Focus Points
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth
    •   Short Battery Life - 340 shots

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   Sensor Resolution - 20 Megapixel
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec

    Predecessor

    Here we are comparing Ricoh WG-6 to its predecessor WG-5 GPS and displaying the major changes.

    UPGRADES Ricoh WG-6 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS
    Higher Sensor Resolution 20 Megapixel vs 16 Megapixel
    Max Image Resolution 5184 x 3888 vs 4608 x 3456
    Reachs More Telephoto 140 mm vs 100 mm
    Greater Optical Zoom 5x vs 4x
    Higher Resolution Screen 1,040k dot vs 460k dot
    Average Metering vs
    Dust Proof vs
    Longer Battery Life 340 shots vs 240 shots
    DOWNGRADES Ricoh WG-6 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS
    More Expensive $399 vs $379/£259
    Video Capture vs
    Multi Area Autofocus vs
    Reaches Less Wide Angle 28 mm vs 25 mm
    Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.5 vs f/2.0
    Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.5 vs f/4.9
    Min Normal Focus Distance 50 cm vs 40 cm
    Image Stabilization vs
    Shutter Priority vs
    Heavier 246 g (0.54 lb / 8.68 oz) vs 236 g (0.52 lb / 8.32 oz)
    Internal Storage 27 MB vs 70 MB

    For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Ricoh WG-6 vs WG-5 GPS.

    Screen

    Fixed screen

    Ricoh WG-6 has a 3.0" Fixed screen with 1,040k dot resolution.

    Sensor

    BSI-CMOS Sensor

    Ricoh WG-6 features a 20 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 125 - 6,400.

    The camera has BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

    Photography Features

    Camera can take pictures up to 5184 x 3888 resolution.


    No Image Stabilization

    The camera does not have an image stabilization.

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    Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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    1/2.3-inch

    16 MP

    Nikon D2H
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    APS-C

    4.1 MP

    Fujifilm S8500
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    1/2.3-inch

    16 MP

    Canon R8
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    Full Frame

    24.2 MP

    Sony HX300
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    1/2.3-inch

    20.4 MP

    Nikon D2Hs
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    APS-C

    4.1 MP

    Nikon D3100
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    APS-C

    14 MP

    Leica X (Typ 113)
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    APS-C

    16.2 MP

    Nikon D4
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    Full Frame

    16.2 MP

    Fujifilm X-T5
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    APS-C

    40.2 MP

    Olympus PEN E-P3
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    Micro Four Thirds

    12.3 MP

    Nikon D1X
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    APS-C

    5.3 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    Built-in GPS

    Ricoh WG-6 has a built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) technology which allows you to automatically tag the location where you took your photos. You can later categorize, organize, and search for photos based on location. This is very useful for travel and outdoor photographers for documenting the locations where images were captured.
      Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in GPS.


    USB Input and HDMI Output

    Ricoh WG-6 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Type-C input for data transfer. There is a Micro HDMI connector for video signal output.


    Battery

    Ricoh WG-6 comes with DB-110 battery pack with battery life of 340 shots.


    Internal Storage and External Storage Slots

    The camera has 27 MB internal storage and a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Ricoh WG-6's shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec.


    Flash

    Ricoh WG-6 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 5.50 m at Auto ISO.

    Physical Parameters

    Ricoh WG-6 has dimensions of 118 x 66 x 33 mm (4.65 x 2.6 x 1.3"). It weighs 246 g (0.54 lb / 8.68 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

    118 mm (4.65")

    66 mm (2.6")

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    33 mm (1.3")

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    Ricoh WG-6 dimensions

    Ricoh WG-6 for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Ricoh WG-6 is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    GOOD
    78

    Ricoh WG-6 gets a score of 78 and is GOOD choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
    •   Built-in GPS
    •   Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    GOOD
    71

    Ricoh WG-6 gets a score of 71 and is GOOD choice for Sports photography.

    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   9 Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Short Battery Life - 340 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Wildlife Photography

    GOOD
    73

    Ricoh WG-6 gets a score of 73 and is GOOD choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   9 Focus Points
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 340 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Portrait Photography

    AVERAGE
    66

    Ricoh WG-6 gets a score of 66 and is AVERAGE choice for Portrait photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   9 Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Street Photography

    GOOD
    84

    Ricoh WG-6 gets a score of 84 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   9 Focus Points
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Built-in GPS
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 246 g (0.54 lb / 8.68 oz)

    Travel Photography

    EXCELLENT
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    Ricoh WG-6 gets a score of 92 and is EXCELLENT choice for Travel photography.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
    •   Built-in GPS
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 246 g (0.54 lb / 8.68 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 340 shots

    Ricoh WG-6 Evaluation

    We evaluate Ricoh WG-6 and give score of 57 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
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    Sensor

    AVERAGE
    66

    We give Ricoh WG-6 a score of 66 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Sensor Resolution - 20 Megapixel
    •   125 Lowest Native ISO
    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

    Photo

    POOR
    50

    We give Ricoh WG-6 a score of 50 for Photo parameters.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
    •   No External Flash Connectivity

    Video

    BAD
    0

    We give Ricoh WG-6 a score of 0 for Video parameters.

    •   No Image Stabilization

    Focusing

    AVERAGE
    69

    We give Ricoh WG-6 a score of 69 for Focusing parameters.

    •   9 Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus

    Screen and Viewfinder

    AVERAGE
    58

    We give Ricoh WG-6 a score of 58 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
    •   No Viewfinder

    Connectivity

    AVERAGE
    62

    We give Ricoh WG-6 a score of 62 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   HDMI Output
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    AVERAGE
    69

    We give Ricoh WG-6 a score of 69 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 246 g (0.54 lb / 8.68 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 340 shots
    •   Internal Storage


    For a full specification list please go to the specifications page:

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