Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony QX100

In this article, we will be analyzing the Ricoh WG-6 versus Sony QX100, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Lens-style by brands Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-6 (20MP) and the QX100 (20MP) is pretty close but the WG-6 (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") possess different sensor sizes.

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The WG-6 was manufactured 4 years after the QX100 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the WG-6 scores versus the QX100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-6 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-6 Gallery & Sony QX100 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-6 provides outside measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony QX100 has dimensions of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the WG-6 versus the QX100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-6 and QX100 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The image below will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-6 and QX100.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The WG-6 contains the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field more difficult. The more recent WG-6 should have a benefit in sensor tech.