Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony RX100 V

Here is a complete analysis of the Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony RX100 V, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-6 (20MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is pretty well matched but the WG-6 (1/2.3") and RX100 V (1") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-6 was brought out 17 months later than the RX100 V which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the WG-6 scores against the RX100 V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-6 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh WG-6 Gallery & Sony RX100 V Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-6 has got outer measurements 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 RX100 V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the WG-6 versus the RX100 V.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-6 and RX100 V is 89 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The visual underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-6 and RX100 V.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical MP albeit different sensor sizing. The WG-6 has got the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF tougher. The fresher WG-6 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.