Ricoh WG-50 vs Sony A6400

In this write-up, we are comparing the Ricoh WG-50 versus Sony A6400, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the WG-50 (16MP) and A6400 (24MP) and the WG-50 (1/2.3") and A6400 (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The WG-50 was released 20 months before the A6400 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera and the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the WG-50 grades against the A6400 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-50 & Sony Alpha a6400. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-50 Gallery & Sony A6400 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-50 enjoys physical measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony A6400 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-50 versus Sony A6400 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the WG-50 and the A6400.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-50 and A6400 is 91 and 83 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-50 and A6400.

Clearly, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WG-50 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A6400 will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged WG-50 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.