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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony A550

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh WG-6 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 front
Portability
63
Imaging
54
Features
65
Overall
58

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony A550 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Older Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Sony A550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 632g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
  • Launched December 2009
  • Superseded the Sony A100
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony A550 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Ricoh WG-6 and Sony A550, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the WG-6 (20MP) and A550 (14MP) and the WG-6 (1/2.3") and A550 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The WG-6 was brought out 8 years after the A550 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera and the Sony A550 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the WG-6 scores against the A550 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Sony A550

 WG-6 A550 
LaunchedFebruary 2018December 2009More modern by 100 months
Display resolution1040k922kSharper display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A550 over the Ricoh WG-6

 A550 WG-6 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and Sony A550

 WG-6 A550 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony A550 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-6 has got outside measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony A550 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh WG-6 and Sony A550 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the WG-6 compared to the A550.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony A550 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-6 and A550 is 89 and 63 respectively.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony A550 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony A550 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-6 and A550.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WG-6 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Ricoh WG-6 will give you more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The younger WG-6 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony A550 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony A550 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony A550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography factors
Sony A550 Portrait photography factors
45
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
supports face detection autofocus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
72
focusing manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Street photography highlights
Sony A550 Street photography highlights
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (246 grams)
74
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A550 as a Sports photography camera
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery power (340 shots)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
bad battery pack (480 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography info
Sony A550 Travel photography info
70
good battery power (340 per charge)
weather proof
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
heavier than competition in class (246 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
52
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery pack (480 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A550 Landscape photography highlights
56
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
weather proof
good battery power (340 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
66
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
bad battery pack (480 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging information
Sony A550 Vlogging information
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (246 grams)
9
no video shooting
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony A550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-6 and Sony A550
 Ricoh WG-6Sony Alpha DSLR-A550
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-6 Sony Alpha DSLR-A550
Class Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2018-02-21 2009-12-09
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 125 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Total lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 12.00 m
Flash options Flash on, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840x2160 -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Supports FlashAir SD cards None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 246 gr (0.54 lb) 632 gr (1.39 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 807
Other
Battery life 340 shots 480 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $271 $749