Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony HX300

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Ricoh WG-6 and Sony HX300, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-6 (20MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-6 was manufactured 5 years later than the HX300 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the WG-6 matches up against the HX300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh WG-6 Gallery and Sony HX300 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-6 has got external dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony HX300 has sizing of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-6 and Sony HX300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-6 vs the HX300.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-6 and HX300 is 89 and 63 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-6 and HX300.

Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of files however you really should take the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern WG-6 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.