Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony NEX-6
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony NEX-6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Launched February 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 345g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
- Introduced March 2013
- Renewed by Sony A6000
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Let's look more closely at the Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony NEX-6, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-4 (16MP) and the NEX-6 (16MP) is very similar but the WG-4 (1/2.3") and NEX-6 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe WG-4 was manufactured 11 months later than the NEX-6 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the WG-4 matches up against the NEX-6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-4 & Sony Alpha NEX-6. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-4 Gallery & Sony NEX-6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Sony NEX-6
| WG-4 | NEX-6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2014 |  | March 2013 | More recent by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Ricoh WG-4
| NEX-6 | WG-4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 and Sony NEX-6
| WG-4 | NEX-6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony NEX-6 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-4 provides outside dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-6 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the WG-4 compared to the NEX-6.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the WG-4 and NEX-6 is 90 and 85 respectively.
Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony NEX-6 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The graphic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-4 and NEX-6.
All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical resolution but different sensor measurements. The WG-4 comes with the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field harder. The more modern WG-4 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony NEX-6 Specifications
| Ricoh WG-4 | Sony Alpha NEX-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model | Ricoh WG-4 | Sony Alpha NEX-6 |
| Type | Waterproof | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2014-02-05 | 2013-03-25 |
| Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | BSI-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 | 16MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 99 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD | Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45� |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) | 6.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone 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 | 230g (0.51 lbs) | 345g (0.76 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 78 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.1 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 1018 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 240 photographs | 360 photographs |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | D-LI92 | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $330 | $365 |