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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony HX350

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh WG-6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony HX350 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
  • Launched February 2018
  • Superseded the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Sony HX350
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Sony HX350

 WG-6 HX350 
IntroducedFebruary 2018December 2016More modern by 15 months
Screen resolution1040k922kSharper screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Ricoh WG-6

 HX350 WG-6 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and Sony HX350

 WG-6 HX350 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony HX350 size comparison

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

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography info
Sony HX350 Portrait photography info
45
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
supports face detect focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
47
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Street photography advice
Sony HX350 Street photography advice
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than average (246 grams)
50
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than others (652g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography highlights
Sony HX350 Sports photography highlights
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery life (340 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
53
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-6
Travel photography with Sony HX350
70
better than average battery life (340 shots)
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
heavier than average (246 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
54
good MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (652g)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-6
Landscape photography with Sony HX350
56
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
weather proofing
better than average battery life (340 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
49
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX350 as a Vlogging camera
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than average (246 grams)
27
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing external mic jack
heavier than others (652 grams)
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-6 and Sony HX350
 Ricoh WG-6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
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 -