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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony S950

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh WG-6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony S950 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Replaced the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Sony S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony S950 Overview

Below is a comprehensive review of the Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony S950, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the WG-6 (20MP) and S950 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-6 was launched 9 years later than the S950 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the WG-6 matches up vs the S950 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Sony S950

 WG-6 S950 
RevealedFebruary 2018February 2009More recent by 110 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Ricoh WG-6

 S950 WG-6 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and Sony S950

 WG-6 S950 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-6 comes with outer dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony S950 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony S950 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the WG-6 vs the S950.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony S950 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-6 and S950 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The graphic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-6 and S950.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-6 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The newer WG-6 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography details
Sony S950 Portrait photography details
45
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
supports face detection focusing
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
26
has manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Street photography factors
Sony S950 Street photography factors
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition in class (246g)
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography factors
Sony S950 Sports photography factors
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery power (340 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography info
Sony S950 Travel photography info
70
better than average battery power (340 shots)
environment proofing
megapixel count good (20MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
heavier than competition in class (246 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S950 as a Landscape photography camera
56
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
environment proofing
better than average battery power (340 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
31
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging advice
Sony S950 Vlogging advice
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of external mic support
heavier than competition in class (246 grams)
9
no video recording
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-6 and Sony S950
 Ricoh WG-6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2018-02-21 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash settings Flash on, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 246 grams (0.54 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $271 $130