Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony H400
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony H400 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
- Introduced February 2018
- Earlier Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-1550mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 628g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
- Revealed February 2014

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony H400 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Ricoh WG-6 and Sony H400, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-6 (20MP) and the H400 (20MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The WG-6 was manufactured 4 years after the H400 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the WG-6 grades vs the H400 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony H400 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-6 Gallery and Sony H400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Sony H400
WG-6 | H400 | |||
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Revealed | February 2018 | ![]() | February 2014 | More modern by 49 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+580k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Ricoh WG-6
H400 | WG-6 |
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Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and Sony H400
WG-6 | H400 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-6 has physical dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony H400 has specifications of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") and a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).
Examine the Ricoh WG-6 and Sony H400 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the WG-6 versus the H400.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-6 and H400 is 89 and 62 respectively.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The pic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-6 and H400.
Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you may want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The younger WG-6 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder


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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony H400 Specifications
Ricoh WG-6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh WG-6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2018-02-21 | 2014-02-13 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz(R) |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 5152 x 3864 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-1550mm (62.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.4-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 201 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) | 8.80 m |
Flash modes | Flash on, flash off | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, 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 |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 grams (0.54 lbs) | 628 grams (1.38 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") |
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 shots | 300 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $271 | $268 |