Nikon Z6 vs Ricoh WG-20

In this article, we will be evaluating the Nikon Z6 vs Ricoh WG-20, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the Z6 (25MP) and WG-20 (14MP) and the Z6 (Full frame) and WG-20 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The Z6 was manufactured 4 years later than the WG-20 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Z6 grades versus the WG-20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z6 and Ricoh WG-20. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon Z6 Gallery and Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z6 has outside dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-20 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon Z6 vs Ricoh WG-20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Z6 versus the WG-20.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Z6 and WG-20 is 62 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The photograph here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Z6 and WG-20.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z6 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon Z6 will show more detail due to its extra 11MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer Z6 provides an edge in sensor technology.