Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony RX1R II

On this page, we are evaluating the Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony RX1R II, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the WG-6 (20MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the WG-6 (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The WG-6 was introduced 2 years later than the RX1R II and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the WG-6 scores against the RX1R II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh WG-6 Gallery and Sony RX1R II Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-6 enjoys outer 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) while the Sony RX1R II has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

See the Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony RX1R II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the WG-6 against the RX1R II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-6 and RX1R II is 89 and 78 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-6 and RX1R II.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WG-6 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Sony RX1R II will resolve more detail using its extra 22MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more modern WG-6 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.