Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung PL170 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). Samsung PL170 has external dimensions of 95 x 57 x 19 mm (3.74 x 2.24 x 0.75″) and weighs (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Ricoh WG-6 and the Samsung PL170. Samsung PL170 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 23mm narrower, 9mm shorter and 14mm thinner than Ricoh WG-6.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung PL170.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung PL170.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Samsung PL170 is 246g lighter than the Ricoh WG-6 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
Weather Sealing
Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the WG-6, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the PL170.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung PL170's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.