Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony A7c

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-6 & Sony Alpha A7c. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-6 Gallery & Sony A7c Gallery.

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).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-6 versus Sony A7c in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.