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Ricoh WG-6 vs Epson R-D1x 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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6 MP | APS-C (23.7 x 15.6 mm) CCD Sensor

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Ricoh WG-6 vs Epson R-D1x 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 Epson R-D1x, which was introduced in February 2009 is a Advanced Mirrorless camera with a 6.0MP APS-C sensor. As you can see, R-D1x is 9 years older than WG-6. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

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 Epson R-D1x 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

Epson R-D1x Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2009-02-27
  • 6MP - APS-C CCD Sensor
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • Leica M Mount
  • 2.5" Fixed Type Screen
  • Optical (rangefinder) viewfinder
  • continuous shooting
  • No Video Mode
  • 620g. 142 x 89 x 40 mm
  • Replaced Epson R-D1 Compare

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Ricoh WG-6 and Epson R-D1x compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Ricoh WG-6 over Epson R-D1x
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
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs No very handy for portraits
Max Sensor Resolution
20 MP vs 6 MP 233% more pixels
Max ISO
6.400 vs 1.600 300% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Size
3" vs 2.5" 0.5 inches larger display
LCD Screen Resolution
1.040k dots vs 235k dots 342% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter
1/4000s vs 1/2000s faster mechanical shutter
Weight
246 g vs 620 g 374 g lighter
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Max Video Resolution
3840x2160 vs None Higher Resolution Video
AE Bracketing
Yes vs No Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Digital video stabilization
Yes vs No Stabilizes your videos in-camera


Reasons to choose Epson R-D1x over Ricoh WG-6
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs No Better for flash photography
Viewfinder
Optical vs None Better framing and control
RAW Support
Yes vs No Better image quality
Sensor Pixel Area
61.42µm2 vs 1.39µm2 4318% larger pixel area

Common Strengths of Ricoh WG-6 and Epson R-D1x
Common Weaknesses of Ricoh WG-6 and Epson R-D1x
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No No flexible viewing angles
LCD Screen Size
3" vs 2.5" Small display
Continuous Shooting
fps vs fps Slow shooting speeds
Ricoh WG-6 vs Epson R-D1x: 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 Epson R-D1x 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). Epson R-D1x has external dimensions of 142 x 89 x 40 mm (5.59 x 3.5 x 1.57″) and weighs 620 g (1.37 lb / 21.87 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Ricoh WG-6 and Epson R-D1x. Ricoh WG-6 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 24mm narrower, 23mm shorter and 7mm thinner than Epson R-D1x. As you can tell, actually this is not a fair size comparison since Ricoh WG-6 has a built-in lens but Epson R-D1x doesn't. Once you put a lens on R-D1x, its thickness will increase significantly.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Epson R-D1x Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Epson R-D1x Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

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 (374g ) than the Epson R-D1x 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 R-D1x, the total kit will weigh much higher.

Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Ricoh WG-6's 3" LCD screen is slightly larger than Epson R-D1x's 2.5" screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Ricoh WG-6 vs Epson R-D1x: 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, Epson R-D1x has a 6.0MP APS-C (23.7 x 15.6 mm ) sized CCD sensor .

Ricoh WG-6's sensor provides 14MP more than Epson R-D1x'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 R-D1x sensor size comparison.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Epson R-D1x Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Epson R-D1x Cameras


As seen above, Epson R-D1x has a 13.2x 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 Epson R-D1x Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Ricoh WG-6 and Epson R-D1x 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

Epson R-D1x for Portrait Photography

POOR
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 APS-C (23.7 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 6.0MP
No Image Stabilization
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Ricoh WG-6 for Street Photography

GOOD

Epson R-D1x for Street Photography

AVERAGE
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 APS-C (23.7 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Medium sized Body
No Image Stabilization
No Live-view
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Ricoh WG-6 for Sports Photography

POOR

Epson R-D1x for Sports Photography

AVERAGE
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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Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No Image Stabilization
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
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Ricoh WG-6 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Epson R-D1x for Daily Photography

AVERAGE
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 (23.7 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Medium size Body
620g
Body Thickness 40mm
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Ricoh WG-6 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Epson R-D1x for Landscape Photography

POOR
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 APS-C (23.7 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 6.0MP
No Environmental Sealings
No Live-view
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Epson R-D1x: 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 Epson R-D1x, 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 Epson R-D1x 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
Epson R-D1x
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #126 out of 128 in Rangefinder-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #1024 out of 1226 in all Cameras

Ricoh WG-6 has a higher Overall Score than the Epson R-D1x. It also has more features, more compact body and offers higher value for the money. But there is one area that WG-6 trails behind the R-D1x: Imaging.
If image quality is the most important aspect in a camera, choose the Epson R-D1x. If not, we recommend the Ricoh WG-6.

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Epson R-D1x vs Ricoh WG-6 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Ricoh WG-6 Epson R-D1x
Brand Ricoh Epson
Announced 2018-02-21 2009-02-27
Body Type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor
Type BSI-CMOS CCD
Size 1/2.3-inch APS-C
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 23.7 x 15.6 mm
Area 28.07mm2 369.72mm2
Megapixels 20 megapixels 6 megapixels
Max Resolution 5184 x 3888 3008 x 2000
Max Native Light sensitivity 6,400 ISO 1,600 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 125 ISO 200 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 n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens Leica M
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 Fixed type
Size 3" 2.5"
Resolution 1,040k dots 235k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None Optical (rangefinder)
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Digital only No
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) no built-in flash
External Flash
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 3840x2160 None
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Supports FlashAir SD cards None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 246g 620g
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm 142 x 89 x 40mm
Battery Life 340 shots n/a
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS Built-in None
DxO Sensor Scores
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