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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony H200

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh WG-6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony H200 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
  • Released February 2018
  • Replaced the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Sony H200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-633mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 530g - 123 x 83 x 87mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony H200 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Ricoh WG-6 and Sony H200, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-6 (20MP) and the H200 (20MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-6 was released 5 years after the H200 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the WG-6 scores vs the H200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Sony H200

 WG-6 H200 
LaunchedFebruary 2018January 2013More modern by 63 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Ricoh WG-6

 H200 WG-6 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and Sony H200

 WG-6 H200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-6 enjoys outside dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony H200 has sizing of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the WG-6 against the H200.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony H200 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-6 and H200 is 89 and 67 respectively.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The image here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-6 and H200.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you should expect similar quality of photos though you would want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The younger WG-6 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography highlights
Sony H200 Portrait photography highlights
45
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
37
MP count good (20MP)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 as a Street photography camera
Sony H200 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (246g)
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than average (530 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography highlights
Sony H200 Sports photography highlights
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (20MP)
has tracking focus
weather proof
good battery pack (340 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
47
great zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (240 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H200 as a Travel photography camera
70
good battery pack (340 per charge)
weather proof
good MP (20MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
heavier than competition in class (246g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
53
MP count good (20MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (633mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (240 per charge)
heavier than average (530 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-6
Landscape photography with Sony H200
56
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (20 megapixels)
weather proof
good battery pack (340 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
40
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery life (240 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-6
Vlogging with Sony H200
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competition in class (246 grams)
25
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than average (530 grams)
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-6 and Sony H200
 Ricoh WG-6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2018-02-21 2013-01-08
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 2920
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-633mm (26.4x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 20cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 6.80 m
Flash modes Flash on, flash off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 lbs) 530 gr (1.17 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 240 images
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $271 $250