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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A6000

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-30W front
 
Sony Alpha a6000 front
Portability
85
Imaging
65
Features
78
Overall
70

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A6000 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-30W
(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
Sony A6000
(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  • Superseded the Sony NEX-6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
Photography Glossary

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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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Sony A6000

 WG-30W A6000 

Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 A6000 WG-30W 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Sony A6000

 WG-30W A6000 
ReleasedOctober 2014April 2014Same 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).

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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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-30W
Portrait photography with Sony A6000
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
79
manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-30W
Street photography with Sony A6000
61
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
80
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than others (344 grams)
great ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W as a Sports photography camera
Sony A6000 as a Sports photography camera
45
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
72
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W as a Travel photography camera
Sony A6000 as a Travel photography camera
71
environment sealing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
77
lighter than others (344g)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
flash built-in
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography factors
Sony A6000 Landscape photography factors
43
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
78
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging highlights
Sony A6000 Vlogging highlights
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of mic jack
33
includes face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (344g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of external microphone support
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony A6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30W and Sony A6000
 Ricoh WG-30WSony Alpha a6000
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