Ricoh WG-6 vs Canon G1 X III 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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Canon G1 X III

24 MP | APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) CMOS Sensor

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Ricoh WG-6 vs Canon G1 X III 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" sensor whereas Canon G1 X III, which was introduced in October 2017 is a Large Sensor Compact camera with a 24.0MP APS-C sensor. There is only 4 months difference between WG-6 and G1 X III so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Ricoh WG-6 and Canon G1 X III before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2018-02-21

20MP - 1/2.3" BSI-CMOS Sensor

ISO 125 - 6400

28-140 mm F3.5-5.5 Zoom Lens

3.00" Fixed Type Screen

fps continuous shooting

4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution

246g. 118 x 66 x 33 mm

Weather Sealed Body

Replaced Ricoh WG-5 GPS Compare

Canon G1 X III Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2017-10-25

24MP - APS-C CMOS Sensor

ISO 100 - 25600

24-72 mm F2.8-5.6 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

3.00" Fully Articulated Screen

2360k dot Electronic viewfinder

9.0fps continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution

Built-in Wireless

399g. 115 x 78 x 51 mm

Weather Sealed Body

Replaced Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Compare

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Ricoh WG-6 and Canon G1 X III compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Ricoh WG-6 over Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III

Max Mech. Shutter	1/4000s vs 1/2000s	faster mechanical shutter
Battery Life	340 shots vs 200 shots	140 more frames with a single charge
Weight	246 g vs 399 g	153 g lighter
Focal Length - Tele	140mm vs 72mm	68 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom	5x vs 3x	more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Tele	5.50 vs 5.60	faster lens at tele
Max Video Resolution	3840 x 2160 vs 1920 x 1080	Higher Resolution Video

Reasons to choose Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III over Ricoh WG-6

Wireless Connection	Built-In vs Supports FlashAir SD cards	Better connectivity
In-built Image Stabilization	Optical vs None	Sharper images at longer focal lengths and slow shutter speeds
LCD Screen	Fully Articulated vs Fixed Type	Flexible shooting positions
Tiltable Flash	Yes vs No	Bounce built-in flash off the ceiling
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	24 MP vs 20 MP	19% more pixels
Max ISO	25.600 vs 6.400	300% higher Max ISO
Number of Focus Points	49 vs 9	40 more focus points
Manual Exposure	Yes vs No	better exposure control
Focal Length - Wide	24mm vs 28mm	4 mm wider coverage
Max Aperture - Wide	2.80 vs 3.50	faster lens at wide
Flash Coverage	9.0m vs 5.5m	3.5m longer range
Sensor Pixel Area	13.84µm² vs 1.39µm²	895% larger pixel area
AE Bracketing Range	±3 EV vs ±2 EV	Wide Bracketing range is useful for HDR
Built-in ND Filter	3.0-stops vs No	Use larger aperture under strong light
Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD	Yes vs No	Rotate LCD for taking Selfies
NFC Connection	Yes vs No	Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
Bluetooth	Yes vs No	Connect your camera to other devices via Blueetooth
Smartphone Remote	Yes vs No	Remote control your camera with a smartphone

Common Strengths of Ricoh WG-6 and Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III

Built-in Flash	Yes vs Yes	Useful in low-light
Face Detection Focus	Yes vs Yes	very handy for portraits
Max Resolution	20 MP vs 24 MP	Bigger prints and more details
LCD Screen Resolution	1.040k dots vs 1.040k dots	High resolution screens
Continuous Shooting	fps vs 9.0fps	Fast shooting speeds
Manual Focusing	Yes vs Yes	both have manual focusing modes
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 PowerShot G1 X Mark III

Ricoh WG-6 vs Canon G1 X III: 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 G1 X III 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 G1 X III has external dimensions of 115 x 78 x 51 mm (4.53 x 3.07 x 2.01″) and weighs 399 g (0.88 lb / 14.07 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Ricoh WG-6 and Canon G1 X III. Ricoh WG-6 is 12mm shorter and 18mm thinner than Canon G1 X III but it is also 3mm wider.

Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Canon G1 X III Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Ricoh WG-6 and Canon G1 X III.

Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Canon G1 X III Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Ricoh WG-6 and Canon G1 X III.

Top View Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Canon G1 X III 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 (153g ) than the Canon G1 X III which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

WG-6

G1 X III

Min

Average

Max

Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

WG-6

G1 X III

Min

Average

Max

Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Ricoh WG-6 and Canon G1 X III's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3.00".

On the other hand, Canon G1 X III 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. Ricoh WG-6's LCD screen is a fixed type which provides almost no flexibility in shooting positions compared to G1 X III.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Canon G1 X III: Sensor Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 has a 20.0MP 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Canon G1 X III has a 24.0MP APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features DIGIC 7 processor.

Below you can see the WG-6 and G1 X III sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Canon G1 X III Cameras

As seen above, Canon G1 X III has a 11.8x 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.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Canon G1 X III Lens Specs Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 features a 28-140 mm F3.5-5.5 5x zoom lens whereas Canon G1 X III features a 24-72 mm F2.8-5.6 3x zoom lens.

Canon G1 X III has 4mm wider coverage than the Ricoh WG-6. At f2.80, it is also faster at widest end. On the tele end, Ricoh WG-6 has 68mm longer reach than the Canon G1 X III. At f5.50, it is also faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

WG-6

G1 X III

Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS

Average

Telezoom

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

WG-6

G1 X III

Longest - Canon SX520 HS

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

WG-6

G1 X III

Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

WG-6

G1 X III

Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6

Average

What types of Photography are Ricoh WG-6 and Canon G1 X III Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Ricoh WG-6 and Canon G1 X III 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 G1 X III for Portrait Photography

GOOD

Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Manual Focus Mode
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Read the details

Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Ricoh WG-6 for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Canon G1 X III for Street Photography

EXCELLENT

Manual Focus Mode
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 Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Read the details

Ricoh WG-6 for Sports Photography

POOR

Canon G1 X III for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Manual Focus Mode
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
140 mm Tele Lens
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
9 Focus Points
Read the details

Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 9.0fps
Environmental Sealings
49 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Poor Battery Life: 200 shots
72 mm Tele Lens
Read the details

Ricoh WG-6 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Canon G1 X III for Daily Photography

GOOD

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 APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
Environmental Sealings
399g
Body Thickness 51mm
3.0X Optical Zoom
Read the details

Ricoh WG-6 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Canon G1 X III for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Manual Focus Mode
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
Read the details

Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Environmental Sealings
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Read the details

Ricoh WG-6 vs Canon G1 X III: 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 G1 X III, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 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 G1 X III scores compare:

Ricoh WG-6

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #67 out of 476 in Compact cameras
Ranked #520 out of 1237 in all Cameras

Canon G1 X III

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #6 out of 61 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked #137 out of 1237 in all Cameras

Canon G1 X III 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 G1 X III is the better camera overall.

Canon G1 X III vs Ricoh WG-6 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Ricoh WG-6	Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III
Brand	Ricoh	Canon
Announced	2018-02-21	2017-10-25
Body Type	Compact	Large sensor compact
Sensor
Type	BSI-CMOS	CMOS
Size	1/2.3"	APS-C
Dimensions	6.17 x 4.55 mm	22.3 x 14.9 mm
Area	28.07mm²	332.27mm²
Megapixels	20 megapixels	24 megapixels
Max Resolution	5184 x 3888	6000 x 4000
Max Native Light sensitivity	6,400 ISO	25,600 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity	125 ISO	100 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	49
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	28-140 mm (5x)	24-72 mm (3x)
Max Aperture	F3.5-5.5	F2.8-5.6
Macro Focus Range	1cm	10cm
Screen
Type	Fixed type	Fully Articulated
Size	3.00"	3.00"
Resolution	1,040k dots	1,040k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	None	Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution	no electronic viewfinder	2,360k dots
Viewfinder Coverage	n/a	100%
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter	1/4000s	1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization	Digital only	Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	5.50 m (with Auto ISO)	9.00 m (at Auto ISO)
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	n/a	9.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	3840 x 2160	1920 x 1080
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	399g
Dimensions	118 x 66 x 33mm	115 x 78 x 51mm
Battery Life	340 shots	200 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	Built-in	None
DxO Sensor Scores
	Report a correction	Report a correction