Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony RX100 VII

Here, we will be looking at the Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony RX100 VII, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-6 (20MP) and the RX100 VII (20MP) is relatively similar but the WG-6 (1/2.3") and RX100 VII (1") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The WG-6 was introduced 17 months earlier than the RX100 VII which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the WG-6 grades versus the RX100 VII for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-6 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-6 Gallery & Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-6 offers physical dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VII has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the WG-6 and the RX100 VII.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-6 and RX100 VII is 89 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-6 and RX100 VII.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The WG-6 provides the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher. The more aged WG-6 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.