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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony A6000

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-20 front
 
Sony Alpha a6000 front
Portability
85
Imaging
66
Features
78
Overall
70

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony A6000 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2014
Sony A6000
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
  • Launched April 2014
  • Replaced the Sony NEX-6
  • Renewed by Sony A6300
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony A6000 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony A6000, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the WG-20 (14MP) and A6000 (24MP) and the WG-20 (1/2.3") and A6000 (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The WG-20 was brought out 2 months before the A6000 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the WG-20 scores against the A6000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Sony A6000

 WG-20 A6000 

Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Ricoh WG-20

 A6000 WG-20 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-20 and Sony A6000

 WG-20 A6000 
LaunchedFebruary 2014April 2014Similar age
Manually focus More precise focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony A6000 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-20 has exterior measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Sony A6000 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") with a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the WG-20 versus the A6000.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony A6000 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-20 and A6000 is 93 and 85 respectively.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony A6000 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony A6000 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-20 and A6000.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WG-20 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A6000 will deliver more detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony A6000 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony A6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony A6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography info
Sony A6000 Portrait photography info
40
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
79
manual focus
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Street photography features
Sony A6000 Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
80
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (344 grams)
very good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography details
Sony A6000 Sports photography details
44
has image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
73
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Travel photography information
Sony A6000 Travel photography information
71
weather proof
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
77
lighter than competition in class (344g)
MP count decent (24MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography info
Sony A6000 Landscape photography info
47
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
78
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-20
Vlogging with Sony A6000
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
33
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (344g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic port
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony A6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-20 and Sony A6000
 Ricoh WG-20Sony Alpha a6000
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-20 Sony Alpha a6000
Category Waterproof Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-02-05 2014-04-23
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Highest boosted ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 179
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m (Auto ISO) 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164 gr (0.36 pounds) 344 gr (0.76 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.1
DXO Low light score not tested 1347
Other
Battery life 260 photographs 360 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $370 $548