Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony NEX-5R

In this write-up, we are matching up the Ricoh WG-6 versus Sony NEX-5R, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the WG-6 (20MP) and NEX-5R (16MP) and the WG-6 (1/2.3") and NEX-5R (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The WG-6 was revealed 5 years after the NEX-5R which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the WG-6 matches up versus the NEX-5R when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-6 and Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-6 Gallery and Sony NEX-5R Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-6 features outside dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5R has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh WG-6 versus Sony NEX-5R in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the WG-6 compared to the NEX-5R.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-6 and NEX-5R is 89 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The image here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-6 and NEX-5R.

As you have seen, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WG-6 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Ricoh WG-6 will give more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern WG-6 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.