Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony A350

Following is a in depth overview of the Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony A350, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the WG-6 (20MP) and A350 (14MP) and the WG-6 (1/2.3") and A350 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-6 was launched 9 years after the A350 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the WG-6 matches up against the A350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-6 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh WG-6 Gallery and Sony A350 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-6 has exterior measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony A350 has proportions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony A350 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the WG-6 vs the A350.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-6 and A350 is 89 and 62 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The image underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-6 and A350.

To sum up, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WG-6 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Ricoh WG-6 will produce more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The fresher WG-6 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.