Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony a5100
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony a5100 Key Specs
(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
- Launched February 2018
- Succeeded the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 283g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
- Introduced August 2014
- Earlier Model is Sony a5000
Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony a5100 Overview
Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony a5100, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-6 (20MP) and the a5100 (24MP) is relatively well matched but the WG-6 (1/2.3") and a5100 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe WG-6 was manufactured 3 years later than the a5100 and that is quite a large gap 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 a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the WG-6 scores vs the a5100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony a5100 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-6 and Sony Alpha a5100. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-6 Gallery and Sony a5100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Sony a5100
WG-6 | a5100 | |||
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Introduced | February 2018 | August 2014 | More recent by 43 months | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 922k | Crisper screen (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony a5100 over the Ricoh WG-6
a5100 | WG-6 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and Sony a5100
WG-6 | a5100 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony a5100 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-6 has got physical measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony a5100 has specifications of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).
Contrast the Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony a5100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the WG-6 against the a5100.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-6 and a5100 is 89 and 89 respectively.
Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony a5100 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The graphic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-6 and a5100.
To sum up, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WG-6 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony a5100 will resolve extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern WG-6 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.
Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony a5100 Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony a5100 Specifications
Ricoh WG-6 | Sony Alpha a5100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh WG-6 | Sony Alpha a5100 |
Class | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2018-02-21 | 2014-08-17 |
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 | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch 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 | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 179 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,040k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Flash on, flash off | Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840x2160 | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (120p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 gr (0.54 lb) | 283 gr (0.62 lb) |
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 All around score | not tested | 80 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.7 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1347 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 photos | 400 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot)) |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $271 | $448 |