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Nikon A900 vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
88
Imaging
45
Features
58
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
46
Overall
46

Nikon A900 vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

Nikon A900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
  • Launched February 2016
  • Updated by Nikon A1000
Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Old Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Nikon A900 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Nikon A900 versus Ricoh WG-6, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the A900 (20MP) and the WG-6 (20MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A900 was manufactured 24 months prior to the WG-6 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the A900 grades against the WG-6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Ricoh WG-6

 A900 WG-6 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Nikon A900

 WG-6 A900 
RevealedFebruary 2018February 2016More modern by 24 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution1040k921kCrisper display (+119k dot)

Common features in the Nikon A900 and Ricoh WG-6

 A900 WG-6 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Nikon A900 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon A900 features physical dimensions of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-6 has specifications of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon A900 versus Ricoh WG-6 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the A900 versus the WG-6.

Nikon A900 vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A900 and WG-6 is 88 and 89 respectively.

Nikon A900 vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A900 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The image here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A900 and WG-6.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of files however you will want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged A900 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon A900 vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison

Nikon A900 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A900 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A900 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography advice
40
decent MP (20MP)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
44
manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
includes face detection focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon A900
Street photography with Ricoh WG-6
69
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (289 grams)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition (246g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Sports photography camera
55
incredible zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery life (340 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A900 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography highlights
74
lighter than others in class (289 grams)
has bluetooth
decent MP (20MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (840mm)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
69
great battery life (340 per charge)
environment proof
decent MP (20MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
heavier than competition (246 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Landscape photography camera
49
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20MP)
environment proof
great battery life (340 per charge)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A900 Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging factors
34
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than others in class (289 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no external microphone jack
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic jack
heavier than competition (246g)
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Nikon A900 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A900 and Ricoh WG-6
 Nikon Coolpix A900Ricoh WG-6
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix A900 Ricoh WG-6
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2016-02-23 2018-02-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 921k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options - Flash on, flash off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) 3840x2160
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 289g (0.64 lbs) 246g (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 shots 340 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $400 $271