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Ricoh WG-6 vs Leica X1 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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Ricoh WG-6 vs Leica X1 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 Leica X1, which was introduced in December 2009 is a Large Sensor Compact camera with a 12.0MP APS-C sensor. As you can see, X1 is 9 years older than WG-6. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Ricoh WG-6 and Leica X1 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

Leica X1 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2009-12-18
  • 12MP - APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 35 mm f2.80 Prime Lens
  • 2.7" Fixed Type Screen
  • 3 fps continuous shooting
  • No Video Mode
  • 306g. 124 x 60 x 32 mm

Leica X1 was replaced by Leica X2. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Leica X2 vs Leica X1
Leica X2 vs Ricoh WG-6

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Ricoh WG-6 and Leica X1 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Ricoh WG-6 over Leica X1
Image Stabilization
Digital only vs None Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Max Sensor Resolution
20 MP vs 12 MP 66% more pixels
Max ISO
6.400 vs 3.200 100% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Size
3" vs 2.7" 0.3 inches larger display
LCD Screen Resolution
1.040k dots vs 230k dots 352% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter
1/4000s vs 1/2000s faster mechanical shutter
Weight
246 g vs 306 g 60 g lighter
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Focal Length - Wide
28mm vs 35mm 7 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele
140mm vs 35mm 105 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
5x vs 1× more flexible focal coverage
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 Leica X1 over Ricoh WG-6
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs No Better for flash photography
RAW Support
Yes vs No Better image quality
Number of Focus Points
11 vs 9 2 more focus points
Manual Exposure
Yes vs No better exposure control
Max Aperture - Wide
2.80 vs 3.50 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
2.80 vs 5.50 faster lens at tele
Sensor Pixel Area
30.56µm2 vs 1.39µm2 2098% larger pixel area

Common Strengths of Ricoh WG-6 and Leica X1
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Manual Focusing
Yes vs Yes both have manual focusing modes
Common Weaknesses of Ricoh WG-6 and Leica X1
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No No flexible viewing angles
Viewfinder
None vs None No eye-level shooting option
LCD Screen Size
3" vs 2.7" Small display
Ricoh WG-6 vs Leica X1: 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 Leica X1 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). Leica X1 has external dimensions of 124 x 60 x 32 mm (4.88 x 2.36 x 1.26″) and weighs 306 g (0.67 lb / 10.79 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Ricoh WG-6 and Leica X1. Leica X1 is 6mm shorter and 1mm thinner than Ricoh WG-6 but it is also 6mm wider.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Leica X1 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Leica X1 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Ricoh WG-6 and Leica X1.
Ricoh WG-6 vs Leica X1 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Leica X1 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 (60g ) than the Leica X1 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Ricoh WG-6's 3" LCD screen is slightly larger than Leica X1's 2.7" screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Ricoh WG-6 vs Leica X1: 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, Leica X1 has a 12.0MP APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm ) sized CMOS sensor .

Ricoh WG-6's sensor provides 8MP more than Leica X1'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 X1 sensor size comparison.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Leica X1 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Leica X1 Cameras


As seen above, Leica X1 has a 13.3x 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 Leica X1 Lens Specs Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 features a 28-140 mm F3.5-5.5 5x zoom lens whereas Leica X1 features a 35 mm F2.8 Prime lens.

It is not easy to compare a prime lens with a zoom lens. Ricoh WG-6's zoom lens provides a great flexibility compared to Leica X1's 35mm fixed focal length lens. On the other hand, X1's prime lens makes it a specialized camera. You compromise the flexibility of a zoom in order to enjoy the high image quality and unique rendering of this fast lens. On the tele end, Ricoh WG-6 has 105mm longer reach than the Leica X1. However, with a max aperture of f2.80, Leica X1 is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

WG-6
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Widest - Ricoh WG-M1
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Telezoom

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

WG-6
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Longest - Canon SX520 HS
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Max Aperture at Tele

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

WG-6
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Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
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Max Aperture at Wide

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

WG-6
X1
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
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What types of Photography are Ricoh WG-6 and Leica X1 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Ricoh WG-6 and Leica X1 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

Leica X1 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
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 (23.6 x 15.8 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
No Image Stabilization
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Ricoh WG-6 for Street Photography

GOOD

Leica X1 for Street Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
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 RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
No Image Stabilization
No Built-in Viewfinder
35 mm - Poor Wide Angle Coverage
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Ricoh WG-6 for Sports Photography

POOR

Leica X1 for Sports Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
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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RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
11 Focus Points
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No Image Stabilization
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 3.0fps
Environmental Sealings
35 mm Tele Lens
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Ricoh WG-6 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Leica X1 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 (23.6 x 15.8 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
306g
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Ricoh WG-6 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Leica X1 for Landscape Photography

POOR
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
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Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) sensor
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
No Environmental Sealings
35 mm - Poor Wide Angle Coverage
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Leica X1: 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 Leica X1, 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 Leica X1 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
Leica X1
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #49 out of 61 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked #619 out of 1226 in all Cameras

Ricoh WG-6 has a higher Overall Score than the Leica X1. 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 X1: Imaging.
If image quality is the most important aspect in a camera, choose the Leica X1. If not, we recommend the Ricoh WG-6.

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Leica X1 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Ricoh WG-6 Leica X1
Brand Ricoh Leica
Announced 2018-02-21 2009-12-18
Body Type Compact Large sensor compact
Sensor
Type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Size 1/2.3-inch APS-C
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 23.6 x 15.8 mm
Area 28.07mm2 372.88mm2
Megapixels 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Max Resolution 5184 x 3888 4272 x 2856
Max Native Light sensitivity 6,400 ISO 3,200 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 11
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 28-140 mm (5x) 35 mm (1×)
Max Aperture F3.5-5.5 F2.8
Macro Focus Range 1cm 30cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3" 2.7"
Resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
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) n/a
External Flash
Continuous Shooting n/a 3.0 fps
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 n/a
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Supports FlashAir SD cards None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 246g 306g
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm 124 x 60 x 32mm
Battery Life 340 shots n/a
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS Built-in None
DxO Sensor Scores
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