Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony RX100 VI
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony RX100 VI Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Announced February 2014
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 301g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
- Released June 2018
- Replaced the Sony RX100 V
- Renewed by Sony RX100 VII
Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony RX100 VI Overview
On this page, we will be reviewing the Ricoh WG-20 and Sony RX100 VI, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the WG-20 (14MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the WG-20 (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") provide different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe WG-20 was launched 5 years before the RX100 VI and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the WG-20 grades against the RX100 VI when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony RX100 VI Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-20 Gallery & Sony RX100 VI Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Sony RX100 VI
WG-20 | RX100 VI |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Ricoh WG-20
RX100 VI | WG-20 | |||
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Released | June 2018 | February 2014 | Fresher by 52 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 230k | Clearer screen (+999k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-20 and Sony RX100 VI
WG-20 | RX100 VI | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focusing |
Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony RX100 VI Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-20 has got external measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VI has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).
Look at the Ricoh WG-20 and Sony RX100 VI in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the WG-20 and the RX100 VI.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-20 and RX100 VI is 93 and 88 respectively.
Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony RX100 VI Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The visual below should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-20 and RX100 VI.
Plainly, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WG-20 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony RX100 VI will give more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older WG-20 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony RX100 VI Specifications
Ricoh WG-20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh WG-20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI |
Type | Waterproof | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2014-02-05 | 2018-06-05 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-200mm (8.3x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/2.8-4.5 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 8cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/2000s |
Max quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 24.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m (Auto ISO) | 5.90 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/2000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 164 grams (0.36 lb) | 301 grams (0.66 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") |
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 | 260 shots | 240 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI92 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $370 | $1,198 |