Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony HX350
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony HX350 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
- Superseded the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
- Introduced December 2016

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony HX350 Overview
In this article, we will be reviewing the Ricoh WG-6 and Sony HX350, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-6 (20MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The WG-6 was manufactured 15 months after the HX350 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the WG-6 matches up versus the HX350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony HX350 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-6 Gallery and Sony HX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Sony HX350
WG-6 | HX350 | |||
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Introduced | February 2018 | ![]() | December 2016 | More modern by 15 months |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 922k | Sharper screen (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Ricoh WG-6
HX350 | WG-6 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and Sony HX350
WG-6 | HX350 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-6 offers outside dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony HX350 has measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).
Check out the Ricoh WG-6 and Sony HX350 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the WG-6 against the HX350.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-6 and HX350 is 89 and 62 respectively.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching specs. The picture underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-6 and HX350.
All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos however you should really factor the release date of the cameras into account. The newer WG-6 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder


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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony HX350 Specifications
Ricoh WG-6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh WG-6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2018-02-21 | 2016-12-20 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 5184 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
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 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/2.8-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 202 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) | 8.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Flash on, flash off | Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840x2160 | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 246 grams (0.54 lb) | 652 grams (1.44 lb) |
Dimensions | 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") |
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 photographs | 300 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $271 | - |