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Ricoh WG-6 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 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 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

10 MP | 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) CCD Sensor

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Ricoh WG-6 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two Ricoh cameras 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 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC, which was introduced in March 2010 is a Advanced Mirrorless camera with a 10.0MP 1/1.7-inch sensor. As you can see, GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is 8 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 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 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

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2010-03-18
  • 10MP - 1/1.7-inch CCD Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 24-72 mm F2.5-4.4 Zoom Lens
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • 2 fps continuous shooting
  • - 640 x 480 video resolution
  • 355g. 114 x 70 x 44 mm

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Ricoh WG-6 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Ricoh WG-6 over Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs No very handy for portraits
Max Sensor Resolution
20 MP vs 10 MP 100% more pixels
Max ISO
6.400 vs 3.200 100% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Resolution
1.040k dots vs 920k dots 13% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter
1/4000s vs 1/2000s faster mechanical shutter
Weight
246 g vs 355 g 109 g lighter
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Focal Length - Tele
140mm vs 72mm 68 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
5x vs 3× more flexible focal coverage
Flash Coverage
5.5m vs 4.5m 1m longer range
Max Video Resolution
3840x2160 vs 640 x 480 Higher Resolution Video
AE Bracketing
Yes vs No Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR


Reasons to choose Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC over Ricoh WG-6
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs No Better for flash photography
RAW Support
Yes vs No Better image quality
Battery Life
410 shots vs 340 shots 70 more frames with a single charge
Manual Exposure
Yes vs No better exposure control
Focal Length - Wide
24mm vs 28mm 4 mm wider coverage
Max Aperture - Wide
2.50 vs 3.50 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
4.40 vs 5.50 faster lens at tele
Sensor Pixel Area
4.16µm2 vs 1.39µm2 199% larger pixel area

Common Strengths of Ricoh WG-6 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Image Stabilization
Digital only vs Sensor-shift Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Manual Focusing
Yes vs Yes both have manual focusing modes
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs Yes creative shooting
Common Weaknesses of Ricoh WG-6 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No No flexible viewing angles
Continuous Shooting
fps vs 2.0fps Slow shooting speeds
Ricoh WG-6 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC: 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 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 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). Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has external dimensions of 114 x 70 x 44 mm (4.49 x 2.76 x 1.73″) and weighs 355 g (0.78 lb / 12.52 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Ricoh WG-6 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC. Ricoh WG-6 is 4mm shorter and 11mm thinner than Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC but it is also 4mm wider.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 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 (109g ) than the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Mirrorless Cameras

WG-6
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Thickness Comparison

Mirrorless Cameras

WG-6
GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Min
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Max

Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Ricoh WG-6 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3".

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Ricoh WG-6 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC: 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, Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has a 10.0MP 1/1.7-inch (7.44 x 5.58 mm ) sized CCD sensor and features Smooth Imaging Engine IV processor.

Ricoh WG-6's sensor provides 10MP more than Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC'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 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC sensor size comparison.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Cameras


As seen above, Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has a 1.5x 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 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Lens Specs Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 features a 28-140 mm F3.5-5.5 5x zoom lens whereas Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC features a 24-72 mm F2.5-4.4 3× zoom lens.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has 4mm wider coverage than the Ricoh WG-6. At f2.50, it is also faster at widest end. On the tele end, Ricoh WG-6 has 68mm longer reach than the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC. However, with a max aperture of f4.40, Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

WG-6
GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Widest - Ricoh WG-M1
Average
Telezoom

Mirrorless Cameras

WG-6
GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Mirrorless Cameras

WG-6
GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Mirrorless Cameras

WG-6
GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
Average
What types of Photography are Ricoh WG-6 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Ricoh WG-6 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 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

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 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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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Optional External Viewfinder
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
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Ricoh WG-6 for Street Photography

GOOD

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC for Street Photography

GOOD
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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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.50
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Optional External Viewfinder
Medium sized Body
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
No Live-view
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Ricoh WG-6 for Sports Photography

POOR

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC for Sports Photography

AVERAGE
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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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Optional External Viewfinder
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
Slow Continuous Shooting: 2.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
72 mm Tele Lens
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Ricoh WG-6 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 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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RAW shooting capability
Medium size Body
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
355g
Body Thickness 44mm
3.0X Optical Zoom
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Ricoh WG-6 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 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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Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
No Environmental Sealings
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC: 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 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC, 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 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 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
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #115 out of 128 in Rangefinder-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #482 out of 1226 in all Cameras

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 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, Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is the better camera overall.

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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Ricoh WG-6 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Ricoh WG-6 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Brand Ricoh Ricoh
Announced 2018-02-21 2010-03-18
Body Type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor
Type BSI-CMOS CCD
Size 1/2.3-inch 1/1.7-inch
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 7.44 x 5.58 mm
Area 28.07mm2 41.52mm2
Megapixels 20 megapixels 10 megapixels
Max Resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
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 n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 28-140 mm (5x) 24-72 mm (3×)
Max Aperture F3.5-5.5 F2.5-4.4
Macro Focus Range 1cm 1cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3" 3"
Resolution 1,040k dots 920k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Digital only Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 4.50 m
Max Flash Sync n/a s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting n/a 2.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 3840x2160 640 x 480
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 355g
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm 114 x 70 x 44mm
Battery Life 340 shots 410 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS Built-in None
DxO Sensor Scores
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