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Ricoh WG-6 Review | 108 Data compared

Avg. price:~£250Sensor size:1/2.3"Weight:246 gBattery life (CIPA):340 shots

Ricoh WG-6 Review: Compare 108 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Cameras category and whether it is worth buying.

4.9

Overall score

Score
4.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the camera's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best cameras on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components

90%

4.9

Technical score

10%

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User score

â–¼Worse than 62% of cameras
4.9

Technical score

Technical score
4.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
Score components

28%

5.4

Sensor & Image

25%

3.8

Photo Features

18%

5.1

Video & Audio

14%

5.7

Display & Design

8%

5.0

Battery & Power

7%

4.5

Connectivity & Storage

â–¼Worse than 55% of cameras
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Best prices

    N/A~ £250

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Technical Specifications of camera Ricoh WG-6

Technical score
Technical score
4.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
Score components:

28%

5.4

Sensor & Image

25%

3.8

Photo Features

18%

5.1

Video & Audio

14%

5.7

Display & Design

8%

5.0

Battery & Power

7%

4.5

Connectivity & Storage

4.9
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When you want to see which cameras attract the most buyer attention and review activity.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Ricoh WG-6 has a popularity score of 1, which is lower than 51.3% of cameras.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the camera's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
Score components:

60%

4.9

Overall score

40%

9.2

Price

6.2
Sensor size
1/2.3"
Sensor size
1/2.3"
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
This camera uses a sensor classified as 1/2.3"; it is smaller than the sensor in 60.5% of cameras and the same size as the sensor in 38.1% of cameras.
Main camera megapixels
20 MP
Main camera megapixels
20 MP
â–² Better than 60% of models
This camera has a sensor resolution of 20 MP, which is higher than that of 60.4% of cameras and equal to that of 1.1% of cameras.
Main camera pixel size
1.18 µm
Main camera pixel size
1.18 µm
â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
This camera has sensor pixels measuring 1.18 µm, which are smaller than those in 97.8% of cameras and the same size as those in 1.5% of cameras.
Base ISO
125
Base ISO
125
â–² Better than 72% of models
Market range: <80 – >200
This camera has a base ISO of 125 which is higher than that of 72.4% of cameras and equal to that of 8.1% of cameras.
Max ISO
ISO 6400 ISO
Max ISO
ISO 6,400
â–¼ Worse than 47% of models
This camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of ISO 6,400, which is higher than that of 37.3% of cameras and equal to that of 16.2% of cameras.
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Lens mount
N/A
Built-in focus motor
no
Built-in focus motor
no
â–¼ Worse than 11% of models
This camera does not have a built-in focus motor. 11% of cameras have a built-in focus motor.
N. of focus points
9
N. of focus points
9
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Market range: <9 – >399
This camera has 9 focus points, fewer than the number offered by 67.1% of cameras and equal to the number offered by 26% of cameras.
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
no
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
no
â–¼ Worse than 37% of models
This camera does not support phase-detection autofocus for photos. 37.5% of cameras support phase-detection autofocus for photos.
AF tracking
yes
AF tracking
yes
â–² Better than 12% of models
This camera supports AF tracking. This feature is available on 88% of cameras.
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Max video resolution
3,840 px
Max video resolution
3,840 px
â–² Better than 76% of models
This camera supports 3,840 px video recording which is higher quality than that of 76% of cameras and equal to that of 19.2% of cameras.
Video bitrate
80 Mbps
Video bitrate
80 Mbps
â–² Better than 71% of models
Market range: <12 Mbps – >237 Mbps
This camera has a video bitrate of 80 Mbps which is higher than that of 71.5% of cameras and equal to that of 0.1% of cameras.
Video bit depth
8 bit
Video bit depth
8 bit
â–¼ Worse than 12% of models
This camera supports video at 8 bit, a bit depth higher than that of 7.8% of cameras and equal to that of 80.6% of cameras.
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:0
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:0
â–¼ Worse than 22% of models
This camera supports 4:2:0 video chroma subsampling which is more advanced than that of 7.8% of cameras and equal to that of 69.9% of cameras.
Video codecs
H.264
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Type
compact
Weight
246 g
Weight
246 g
â–² Better than 69% of models
Market range: <142 g – >812 g
This camera weighs 246 g which is lighter than 69.2% of cameras.
Width
118.2 mm
Width
118.2 mm
â–² Better than 53% of models
Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
This camera has a width of 118.2 mm which is narrower than 52.5% of cameras and equal to that of 0.1% of cameras.
Height
65.5 mm
Height
65.5 mm
â–² Better than 66% of models
Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
This camera has a height of 65.5 mm which is shorter than 65.8% of cameras and equal to that of 0.2% of cameras.
Thickness
33.1 mm
Thickness
33.1 mm
â–² Better than 71% of models
Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
This camera has a thickness of 33.1 mm which is thinner than 70.9% of cameras and equal to that of 0.1% of cameras.
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Battery life (CIPA)
340 shots
Battery life (CIPA)
340 shots
â–² Better than 52% of models
Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
This camera has a CIPA-rated battery life of 340 shots, which is longer than that of 52.2% of cameras and equal to that of 2.3% of cameras.
Battery capacity
1,100 mAh
Battery capacity
1,100 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
Market range: <700 mAh – >2.2k mAh
This camera has a battery capacity of 1,100 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 51.6% of cameras and equal to those in 1.2% of cameras.
Removable battery
yes
Removable battery
yes
â–² Better than 1% of models
This camera has a removable battery, and 98.7% of cameras include one.
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
â–¼ Worse than 10% of models
This camera does not support USB Power Delivery. 10.1% of cameras support USB Power Delivery.
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
â–¼ Worse than 48% of models
This camera does not support Wi-Fi. 47.9% of cameras include this feature.
Wi-Fi version
N/A
Bluetooth connectivity
no
Bluetooth connectivity
no
â–¼ Worse than 23% of models
This camera does not have Bluetooth. 22.7% of cameras support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
USB Type-C
yes
USB Type-C
yes
â–² Better than 86% of models
This camera features USB Type-C. 14.5% of cameras use USB-C ports.
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Ricoh WG-6 vs the average camera

246810TotalDisplay & DesignSensor & ImagePhoto FeaturesVideo & AudioBattery & PowerConnectivity & Storage
  • 8.3 fps faster mechanical burst
    Continuous shooting (mechanical)
    14 fps
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <1.08 fps – >10 fps
    This camera has a faster mechanical burst than the average camera (14 fps vs 5.7 fps). The average camera reaches 5.7 fps.
    14 fps vs 5.7 fps
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    BSI sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This camera uses a BSI sensor, the average camera does not. 34.8% of cameras use a BSI sensor.
  • Higher video resolution
    Max video resolution
    3,840 px
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    This camera records higher-resolution video than the average camera (3840 px vs 1920 px). The average camera records at 1920 px.
    3840 px vs 1920 px
  • Supports slow-motion video
    Slow-motion video
    yes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This camera supports slow-motion video, the average camera does not.
    Supports up to 120 fps high-speed video.
  • Has USB Type-C
    USB Type-C
    yes
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    This camera has a USB Type-C port, the average camera does not. 14.5% of cameras use USB-C.
  • Supports live streaming
    Live streaming (first-party)
    yes
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    This camera supports live streaming, the average camera does not.
    USB webcam/UVC.
  • Has GPS
    GPS
    yes
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    This camera supports GPS, the average camera does not. 9.8% of cameras support GPS.
    built-in GPS
  • 6 newer
    Release date
    2019
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This camera is newer than the average camera (2019 vs 2013). The average camera was released in 2013.
    2,019 vs 2,013
  • 149 g lighter
    Weight
    246 g
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <142 g – >812 g
    This camera is lighter than the average camera (246 g vs 395 g). The average camera weighs 395 g.
    246 g vs 395 g
  • 1 more customizable buttons
    Customizable button count
    1
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    Market range: <0 – >7
    This camera has more customizable buttons than the average camera (1 vs 0). The average camera offers 0 customizable buttons.
    1 vs 0
  • 12.9 mm thinner
    Thickness
    33.1 mm
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
    This camera is thinner than the average camera (33.1 mm vs 46 mm). The average camera has a thickness of 46 mm.
    33.1 mm vs 46 mm
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    BSI sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This camera uses a BSI sensor, the average camera does not. 34.8% of cameras use a BSI sensor.
  • 6 newer
    Release date
    2019
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This camera is newer than the average camera (2019 vs 2013). The average camera was released in 2013.
    2,019 vs 2,013
  • Higher sensor resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    20 MP
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    This camera has a higher sensor resolution than the average camera (20 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera has a sensor resolution of 16.2 MP.
    20 MP vs 16.2 MP
  • 8.3 fps faster mechanical burst
    Continuous shooting (mechanical)
    14 fps
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <1.08 fps – >10 fps
    This camera has a faster mechanical burst than the average camera (14 fps vs 5.7 fps). The average camera reaches 5.7 fps.
    14 fps vs 5.7 fps
  • Higher video resolution
    Max video resolution
    3,840 px
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    This camera records higher-resolution video than the average camera (3840 px vs 1920 px). The average camera records at 1920 px.
    3840 px vs 1920 px
  • Supports slow-motion video
    Slow-motion video
    yes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This camera supports slow-motion video, the average camera does not.
    Supports up to 120 fps high-speed video.
  • Supports live streaming
    Live streaming (first-party)
    yes
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    This camera supports live streaming, the average camera does not.
    USB webcam/UVC.
  • 50 Mbps higher video bitrate
    Video bitrate
    80 Mbps
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <12 Mbps – >237 Mbps
    This camera has a higher video bitrate than the average camera (80 Mbps vs 30 Mbps). The average camera records at 30 Mbps.
    80 Mbps vs 30 Mbps
  • Built-in timelapse
    Timelapse function
    yes
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    This camera includes timelapse capture, the average camera does not.
  • Has USB Type-C
    USB Type-C
    yes
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    This camera has a USB Type-C port, the average camera does not. 14.5% of cameras use USB-C.
  • Has GPS
    GPS
    yes
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    This camera supports GPS, the average camera does not. 9.8% of cameras support GPS.
    built-in GPS
  • Newer USB version
    USB version
    USB 3.2 Gen 1
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    This camera supports a newer USB version than the average camera (USB 3.2 Gen 1 vs USB 2). The average camera uses USB 2.0.
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 vs USB 2.0
  • 0.03 GB more storage
    Internal storage
    0.027 GB
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >0.07 GB
    This camera has a higher internal storage than the average camera (0 GB vs 0 GB). The average camera offers 0 GB of internal storage.
    0.027 GB vs 0 GB
  • Newer HDMI version
    HDMI version
    2.0
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    This camera uses HDMI 2, while the average camera uses HDMI 1.4.
    2.0 vs 1.4
  • Smaller sensor
    Sensor size
    1/2.3"
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1/2.3" vs APS-C).
    1/2.3" vs APS-C
  • 2.16 µm smaller sensor pixels
    Main camera pixel size
    1.18 µm
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
    This camera has smaller sensor pixels than the average camera (1.2 µm vs 3.34 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.34 µm.
    1.18 µm vs 3.34 µm
  • Lower RAW bit depth
    RAW bit depth
    12-bit
    â–² Better than 36% of models
    This camera supports lower RAW bit depth than the average camera (12-bit vs 14-bit). The average camera supports 14-bit RAW capture.
    12-bit vs 14-bit
  • No continuous video AF
    Continuous autofocus (video)
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    This camera does not support continuous autofocus in video, the average camera does.
    focus locked at recording start
  • No hot shoe
    Hot shoe
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This camera does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
  • No RAW photo capture
    RAW photo capture
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This camera does not support RAW photo capture, the average camera does. 62.8% of cameras support RAW formats.
  • 14 fewer AF points
    N. of focus points
    9
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <9 – >399
    This camera has fewer focus points than the average camera (9 vs 23). The average camera offers 23 focus points.
    9 vs 23
  • No manual exposure control
    Manual exposure
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This camera does not support manual exposure, the average camera does. 72% of cameras support manual exposure controls.
  • 93% less popular
    Ricoh WG-6 is less popular than the average camera (1 vs 1.9).
    1 vs 1.93
  • No hot shoe
    Hot shoe
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This camera does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
  • 20 m shallower water resistance
    Waterproof depth rating
    20 m
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <0 m – >0 m
    This camera has a lower waterproof depth rating than the average camera (20 m vs 0 m). The average camera has a waterproof depth rating of 0 m.
    20 m vs 0 m
  • Smaller sensor
    Sensor size
    1/2.3"
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1/2.3" vs APS-C).
    1/2.3" vs APS-C
  • 2.16 µm smaller sensor pixels
    Main camera pixel size
    1.18 µm
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
    This camera has smaller sensor pixels than the average camera (1.2 µm vs 3.34 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.34 µm.
    1.18 µm vs 3.34 µm
  • Lower RAW bit depth
    RAW bit depth
    12-bit
    â–² Better than 36% of models
    This camera supports lower RAW bit depth than the average camera (12-bit vs 14-bit). The average camera supports 14-bit RAW capture.
    12-bit vs 14-bit
  • No RAW photo capture
    RAW photo capture
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This camera does not support RAW photo capture, the average camera does. 62.8% of cameras support RAW formats.
  • 14 fewer AF points
    N. of focus points
    9
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <9 – >399
    This camera has fewer focus points than the average camera (9 vs 23). The average camera offers 23 focus points.
    9 vs 23
  • No manual exposure control
    Manual exposure
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This camera does not support manual exposure, the average camera does. 72% of cameras support manual exposure controls.
  • 26 s shorter maximum exposure
    Longest shutter speed
    4 s
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <4 s – >1.8k s
    This camera supports a shorter maximum exposure than the average camera (4 s s vs 30 s s). The average camera supports a longest shutter speed of 30 s s.
    4 s vs 30 s
  • No continuous video AF
    Continuous autofocus (video)
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    This camera does not support continuous autofocus in video, the average camera does.
    focus locked at recording start
  • 5 min shorter recording time
    Max video recording time
    25 min
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <25 min – >60 min
    This camera records continuously for less time than the average camera (25 min vs 30 min). The average camera records for 30 min.
    25 min vs 30 min

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Third-party reviews

What we like about Ricoh WG-6

  • Very robust, shockproof, cold-resistant and waterproof housing (up to 20 meters diving depth)
  • Excellent macro function (magnifying glass mode)
  • Six handy LED lights around the lens for close-up photography
  • Good color rendering in good lighting conditions
  • Integrated GPS function
  • 4K video recording possible

What we don't like about Ricoh WG-6

  • Small camera sensor (1/2.3 inch), resulting in image noise in low light conditions
  • No optical image stabilization available
  • No integrated WLAN for fast image transfer
  • Relatively expensive to purchase compared to other compact cameras
  • Poor image quality in very bright or overexposed lighting conditions

Verdict

The Ricoh WG-6 is a high-durability compact camera featuring a 20-megapixel 1/2.3" BSI CMOS sensor and a 5x optical zoom lens (28-140mm equivalent). Built for extreme environments, it is waterproof down to 20m, shockproof from 2.1m, crushproof up to 100kgf, and freezeproof to -10°C. Its standout characteristics include a six-LED ring light for macro photography, integrated GPS for location logging, and 4K video recording at 30fps. Key pros include its exceptional ruggedness, impressive 1cm minimum focusing distance for close-ups, and a sharp 3.0-inch 1.04m-dot LCD screen. However, it lacks optical image stabilisation and built-in Wi-Fi, and its relatively slow f/3.5-5.5 aperture can lead to noise and focus struggles in low-light conditions.

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