Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony RX100 VI

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.