Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A6000
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![Ricoh WG-30W front Ricoh WG-30W front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Ricoh-WG-30W/Ricoh-WG-30W-front.jpg)
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65 Features
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A6000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Announced October 2014
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
- Released April 2014
- Superseded the Sony NEX-6
- Refreshed by Sony A6300
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A6000 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Ricoh WG-30W versus Sony A6000, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the WG-30W (16MP) and A6000 (24MP) and the WG-30W (1/2.3") and A6000 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.
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The WG-30W was introduced 6 months after the A6000 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the WG-30W grades vs the A6000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A6000 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-30W & Sony Alpha a6000. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh WG-30W Gallery & Sony A6000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Sony A6000
WG-30W | A6000 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Ricoh WG-30W
A6000 | WG-30W | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Sony A6000
WG-30W | A6000 | |||
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Released | October 2014 | ![]() | April 2014 | Same age |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A6000 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-30W provides outside dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony A6000 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") along with a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).
Look at the Ricoh WG-30W versus Sony A6000 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the WG-30W and the A6000.
![Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A6000 size comparison Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A6000 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Ricoh-WG-30W-vs-Sony-Alpha-a6000-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-30W and A6000 is 91 and 85 respectively.
![Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A6000 top view buttons comparison Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A6000 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Ricoh-WG-30W-vs-Sony-Alpha-a6000-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A6000 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The picture underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-30W and A6000.
All in all, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WG-30W with its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sony A6000 will show greater detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.
![Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A6000 sensor size comparison Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A6000 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Ricoh-WG-30W-vs-Sony-Alpha-a6000-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A6000 Screen and ViewFinder
![Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Ricoh-WG-30W-vs-Sony-Alpha-a6000-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A6000 Specifications
Ricoh WG-30W | Sony Alpha a6000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh WG-30W | Sony Alpha a6000 |
Category | Waterproof | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2014-10-09 | 2014-04-23 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
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) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | 11.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.90 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 |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 194 grams (0.43 lbs) | 344 grams (0.76 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 300 photos | 360 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI92 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot)) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $280 | $548 |