Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony a5000
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony a5000 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
- Revealed February 2018
- Superseded the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 269g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
- Launched January 2014
- Earlier Model is Sony NEX-3N
- Updated by Sony a5100
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Below, we are reviewing the Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony a5000, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-6 (20MP) and the a5000 (20MP) is very similar but the WG-6 (1/2.3") and a5000 (APS-C) feature different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe WG-6 was unveiled 4 years later than the a5000 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the WG-6 grades vs the a5000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Sony a5000
| WG-6 | a5000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2018 |  | January 2014 | More recent by 51 months |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 461k | Clearer display (+579k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony a5000 over the Ricoh WG-6
| a5000 | WG-6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and Sony a5000
| WG-6 | a5000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | No Touch friendly display |
Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony a5000 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-6 enjoys outer dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony a5000 has dimensions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the WG-6 versus the a5000.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-6 and a5000 is 89 and 89 respectively.
Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony a5000 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-6 and a5000.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same MP but different sensor measurements. The WG-6 includes the tinier sensor which will make getting shallower DOF harder. The younger WG-6 should have an edge in sensor tech.
Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony a5000 Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony a5000 Specifications
| Ricoh WG-6 | Sony Alpha a5000 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model | Ricoh WG-6 | Sony Alpha a5000 |
| Class | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2018-02-21 | 2014-01-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.2 x 15.4mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 357.3mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 5456 x 3632 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 16000 |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 121 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.6 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 1,040k dots | 461k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT LCD with 180 upward tilt |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 4.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | Flash on, flash off | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840x2160 | 1920 x 1080 (60i/24p), 1440 x 1080 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Supports FlashAir SD cards | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Built-in | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 246 grams (0.54 pounds) | 269 grams (0.59 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 79 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.0 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 1089 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 340 shots | 420 shots |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) |
| Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
| Storage type | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $271 | $448 |