Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony A6100
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony A6100 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
- 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Released May 2017
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
- Announced August 2019
Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony A6100 Overview
Let's look a bit more closely at the Ricoh WG-50 versus Sony A6100, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the WG-50 (16MP) and A6100 (24MP) and the WG-50 (1/2.3") and A6100 (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe WG-50 was introduced 3 years earlier than the A6100 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera and the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the WG-50 matches up versus the A6100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony A6100 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-50 and Sony Alpha a6100. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-50 Gallery and Sony A6100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Sony A6100
WG-50 | A6100 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Ricoh WG-50
A6100 | WG-50 | |||
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Announced | August 2019 | May 2017 | More modern by 27 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-50 and Sony A6100
WG-50 | A6100 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focus |
Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony A6100 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-50 has got physical measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony A6100 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).
Examine the Ricoh WG-50 versus Sony A6100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the WG-50 vs the A6100.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-50 and A6100 is 91 and 81 respectively.
Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony A6100 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-50 and A6100.
As you can see, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WG-50 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Sony A6100 will deliver greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged WG-50 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony A6100 Specifications
Ricoh WG-50 | Sony Alpha a6100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh WG-50 | Sony Alpha a6100 |
Class | Waterproof | Advanced Mirrorless |
Released | 2017-05-24 | 2019-08-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 24MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 32000 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 425 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames per sec | 11.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | On, off | Flash off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Yes (Wireless) | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 193g (0.43 lbs) | 396g (0.87 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 300 shots | 420 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI92 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $280 | $748 |