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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony A7c

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh WG-6 front
 
Sony Alpha A7c front
Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
88
Overall
80

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony A7c Key Specs

Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Succeeded the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Sony A7c
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
  • Launched September 2020
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony A7c Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Ricoh WG-6 versus Sony A7c, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-6 (20MP) and the A7c (24MP) is pretty similar but the WG-6 (1/2.3") and A7c (Full frame) posses different sensor sizing.

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The WG-6 was introduced 3 years earlier than the A7c which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the WG-6 grades against the A7c when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Sony A7c

 WG-6 A7c 
Screen resolution1040k922kSharper screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Ricoh WG-6

 A7c WG-6 
LaunchedSeptember 2020February 2018Newer by 31 months
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and Sony A7c

 WG-6 A7c 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony A7c Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-6 offers external measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony A7c has dimensions of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the WG-6 versus the A7c.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony A7c size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-6 and A7c is 89 and 78 respectively.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony A7c top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony A7c Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The image here should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-6 and A7c.

All in all, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WG-6 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A7c will deliver greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged WG-6 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony A7c sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony A7c Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony A7c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7c as a Portrait photography camera
45
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
comes with face detection focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
78
focusing manually
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 as a Street photography camera
Sony A7c as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition (246g)
85
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
has focus by touch
weather sealing
great ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7c as a Sports photography camera
54
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery pack (340 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
88
silent shooting (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery life (740 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography information
Sony A7c Travel photography information
70
great battery pack (340 per charge)
environment proof
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
heavier than competition (246 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
86
better than average battery life (740 CIPA)
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
has focus by touch
decent megapixels (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7c as a Landscape photography camera
56
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
environment proof
great battery pack (340 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
88
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
better than average battery life (740 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-6
Vlogging with Sony A7c
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competition (246g)
86
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic support
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony A7c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-6 and Sony A7c
 Ricoh WG-6Sony Alpha A7c
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-6 Sony Alpha A7c
Class Waterproof Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-02-21 2020-09-14
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 204800
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 693
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 122
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash options Flash on, flash off no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Supports FlashAir SD cards Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 246 gr (0.54 lb) 509 gr (1.12 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photos 740 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $271 $1,800