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Ricoh WG-6 vs Canon EOS R Comparison

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Ricoh WG-6

20 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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30 MP | Full frame (36 x 24 mm) CMOS Sensor

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Ricoh WG-6 vs Canon R Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Ricoh WG-6, which was introduced in February 2018 is a Waterproof camera with a 20.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor whereas Canon R, which was introduced in September 2018 is a Pro Mirrorless camera with a 30.0MP Full frame sensor. There is only 6 months difference between WG-6 and EOS R so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

Comparing an interchangeble lens camera to a fixed lens camera is a bit tricky but we will do our best to make this a fair comparison.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Ricoh WG-6 and Canon R before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2018-02-21
  • 20MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 28-140 mm F3.5-5.5 Zoom Lens
  • Digital only Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840x2160 video resolution
  • 246g. 118 x 66 x 33 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body
  • Replaced Ricoh WG-5 GPS Compare

Canon R Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2018-09-05
  • 30MP - Full frame CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 40000 ( expands to 50-102400)
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 3690k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 8.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 660g. 136 x 98 x 84 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Ricoh WG-6 and Canon R compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Ricoh WG-6 over Canon EOS R
Image Stabilization
Digital only vs None Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs No Useful in low-light
Weight
246 g vs 660 g 414 g lighter
Digital video stabilization
Yes vs No Stabilizes your videos in-camera


Reasons to choose Canon EOS R over Ricoh WG-6
Wireless Connection
Built-In vs Supports FlashAir SD cards Better connectivity
LCD Screen
Fully Articulated vs Fixed Type Flexible shooting positions
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs No Better for flash photography
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
Viewfinder
Electronic vs None Better framing and control
RAW Support
Yes vs No Better image quality
Max Sensor Resolution
30 MP vs 20 MP 50% more pixels
Max ISO
40.000 vs 6.400 525% higher Max ISO
Number of Focus Points
5655 vs 9 5646 more focus points
LCD Screen Size
3.2" vs 3" 0.2 inches larger display
LCD Screen Resolution
2.100k dots vs 1.040k dots 101% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter
1/8000s vs 1/4000s faster mechanical shutter
Battery Life
370 shots vs 340 shots 30 more frames with a single charge
Manual Exposure
Yes vs No better exposure control
Microphone Port
Yes vs No High quality audio recording option
Headphone Port
Yes vs No better video control
Sensor Pixel Area
28.69µm2 vs 1.39µm2 1964% larger pixel area
Top LCD
Yes vs No Help viewing and changing settings easily
AE Bracketing Range
±3 EV vs ±2 EV Wide Bracketing range is useful for HDR
Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD
Yes vs No Rotate LCD for taking Selfies
Bluetooth
Yes vs No Connect your camera to other devices via Blueetooth
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs No Remote control your camera with a smartphone
Autofocus at f/8 aperture
5655 points vs none Autofocus with teleconverters
UHS Card Support
UHS-II vs none Read/Write in Ultra High Speeds
Webcam Function
Yes vs No Use your camera as a Webcam
Anti Flicker
Yes vs No Reduced uneven color and exposure under flickering light

Common Strengths of Ricoh WG-6 and Canon EOS R
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Max Resolution
20 MP vs 30 MP Bigger prints and more details
LCD Screen Size
3" vs 3.2" Large display
LCD Screen Resolution
1.040k dots vs 2.100k dots High resolution screens
Continuous Shooting
fps vs 8.0fps Fast shooting speeds
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs Yes shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs Yes creative shooting
AE Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Common Weaknesses of Ricoh WG-6 and Canon EOS R
Ricoh WG-6 vs Canon R: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Ricoh WG-6 and Canon R side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Ricoh WG-6 has external dimensions of 118 x 66 x 33 mm (4.65 x 2.6 x 1.3″) and weighs 246 g (0.54 lb / 8.68 oz) (including batteries). Canon R has external dimensions of 136 x 98 x 84 mm (5.35 x 3.86 x 3.31″) and weighs 660 g (1.46 lb / 23.28 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Ricoh WG-6 and Canon R. Ricoh WG-6 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 18mm narrower, 32mm shorter and 51mm thinner than Canon R. As you can tell, actually this is not a fair size comparison since Ricoh WG-6 has a built-in lens but Canon R doesn't. Once you put a lens on EOS R, its thickness will increase significantly.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Canon R Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Canon R Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Ricoh WG-6 and Canon R.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Canon R Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Canon R Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Ricoh WG-6 and Canon R.
Ricoh WG-6 vs Canon R Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Canon R Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Ricoh WG-6 is significantly lighter (414g ) than the Canon R which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Again, this comparison may not be very useful in real life as we are comparing the weight of a camera with a built-in lens to the body-only weight of an interchangeable lens camera. Once you put a lens on EOS R, the total kit will weigh much higher.

Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Canon R's 3.2" LCD screen is slightly larger than Ricoh WG-6's 3" screen.

Moreover, Canon R sports a Fully Articulated screen which you can change the angle and position of the screen almost freely, making it possible to shoot from waist or over the head levels, and especially very useful for shooting selfies and video. On the other hand, Ricoh WG-6 has a fixed type screen which provides almost no flexibility in shooting positions compared to EOS R.
Ricoh WG-6 vs Canon R: Sensor Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 has a 20.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Canon R has a 30.0MP Full frame (36 x 24 mm ) sized CMOS sensor .

Canon R's sensor provides 10MP more than Ricoh WG-6's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely. On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.

Below you can see the WG-6 and EOS R sensor size comparison.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Canon R Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Canon R Cameras


As seen above, Canon R has a 30.8x Larger sensor area than Ricoh WG-6. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

What types of Photography are Ricoh WG-6 and Canon R Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Ricoh WG-6 and Canon R for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Ricoh WG-6 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Canon R for Portrait Photography

GOOD
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Large Full frame (36 x 24 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 30.0MP
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
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Ricoh WG-6 for Street Photography

GOOD

Canon R for Street Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Large Full frame (36 x 24 mm) sensor
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
Medium sized Body
No Image Stabilization
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Ricoh WG-6 for Sports Photography

POOR

Canon R for Sports Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
140 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
9 Focus Points
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Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Fast Continuous Shooting: 8.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/8000s
5655 Focus Points
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
Anti Flicker feature
No Image Stabilization
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Ricoh WG-6 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Canon R for Daily Photography

EXCELLENT
Compact Body
Environmental Sealings
246g
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Large Full frame (36 x 24 mm) sensor
Environmental Sealings
Anti Flicker feature
Medium size Body
660g
Body Thickness 84mm
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Ricoh WG-6 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Canon R for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Environmental Sealings
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Exposure Mode
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Large Full frame (36 x 24 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 30.0MP
Environmental Sealings
Live-view
Read the details

Ricoh WG-6 vs Canon R: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Ricoh WG-6 and Canon R, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Ricoh WG-6 and Canon R scores compare:

Ricoh WG-6
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #72 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #513 out of 1226 in all Cameras
Canon R
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #26 out of 88 in SLR-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #31 out of 1226 in all Cameras

Canon R is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Ricoh WG-6 in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Ricoh WG-6. Otherwise, Canon R is the better camera overall.

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Canon R vs Ricoh WG-6 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Ricoh WG-6 Canon EOS R
Brand Ricoh Canon
Announced 2018-02-21 2018-09-05
Body Type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor
Type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Size 1/2.3-inch Full frame
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 36 x 24 mm
Area 28.07mm2 864.00mm2
Megapixels 20 megapixels 30 megapixels
Max Resolution 5184 x 3888 6720 x 4480
Max Native Light sensitivity 6,400 ISO 40,000 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity - 102400 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 125 ISO 100 ISO
Min Boosted Light Sensitivity - 50 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 9 5655
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens Canon RF
Lens Focal Range 28-140 mm (5x) no lens
Max Aperture F3.5-5.5 no lens
Macro Focus Range 1cm no lens
Screen
Type Fixed type Fully Articulated
Size 3" 3.2"
Resolution 1,040k dots 2,100k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder 3,690k dots
Viewfinder Coverage n/a 100%
Viewfinder Magnification n/a 0.76x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/8000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Digital only Digital only
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) no built-in flash
External Flash
Continuous Shooting n/a 8.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 3840x2160 3840 x 2160
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Supports FlashAir SD cards Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 246g 660g
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm 136 x 98 x 84mm
Battery Life 340 shots 370 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS Built-in None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score not tested 89
DxO Color Depth not tested 24.5
DxO Dynamic Range not tested 13.5
DxO Low Light ISO not tested 2742
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