Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony a3500
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony a3500 Key Specs
(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
- Launched February 2018
- Superseded the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
- Revealed March 2014
- Superseded the Sony A3000
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Here is a extended comparison of the Ricoh WG-6 and Sony a3500, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-6 (20MP) and the a3500 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the WG-6 (1/2.3") and a3500 (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.
Photography GlossaryThe WG-6 was manufactured 3 years later than the a3500 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the WG-6 matches up vs the a3500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-6 & Sony Alpha a3500. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-6 Gallery & Sony a3500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Sony a3500
| WG-6 | a3500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2018 |  | March 2014 | Fresher by 48 months |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+810k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the Ricoh WG-6
| a3500 | WG-6 |
|---|
Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and Sony a3500
| WG-6 | a3500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony a3500 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-6 offers external dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony a3500 has dimensions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).
Check out the Ricoh WG-6 and Sony a3500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-6 vs the a3500.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-6 and a3500 is 89 and 69 respectively.
Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony a3500 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The photograph here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-6 and a3500.
All in all, both of those cameras provide the same resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The WG-6 has the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field more challenging. The fresher WG-6 will have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony a3500 Specifications
| Ricoh WG-6 | Sony Alpha a3500 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model type | Ricoh WG-6 | Sony Alpha a3500 |
| Category | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2018-02-21 | 2014-03-21 |
| Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | BIONZ image |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 5456 x 3632 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 16000 |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 1,040k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.47x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 4.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) | 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100) |
| Flash settings | Flash on, flash off | Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync. |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840x2160 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 246 gr (0.54 lb) | 411 gr (0.91 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 images | 470 images |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | - |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $271 | $398 |