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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TF1

Portability
89 Imaging
47 Features
46 Overall
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Ricoh WG-6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94 Imaging
40 Features
34 Overall
37

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Replaced the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Announced June 2013
Photography Glossary

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Ricoh WG-6 and Sony TF1, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the WG-6 (20MP) and TF1 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-6 was launched 4 years later than the TF1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the WG-6 matches up vs the TF1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Sony TF1

		

		

			
 WG-6 TF1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018June 2013Fresher by 57 months
Manually focus  Very accurate focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Ricoh WG-6

		

		

			
 TF1 WG-6 
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and Sony TF1

		

		

			
 WG-6 TF1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-6 provides exterior measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony TF1 has proportions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Analyze the Ricoh WG-6 and Sony TF1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the WG-6 versus the TF1.
Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TF1 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-6 and TF1 is 89 and 94 respectively.
Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-6 and TF1.
To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-6 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The younger WG-6 should have a benefit in sensor tech.
	
			Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Ricoh WG-6 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony TF1 as a Portrait photography camera
45
 has manual focus
 resolution is good (20MP)
 features face detection focus
 no manual mode
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
35
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 includes face detect focus
 manual focus not available
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Ricoh WG-6 Street photography features
Sony TF1 Street photography features
60
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 weather sealing
 fixed screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 heavier than competitors in class (246g)
69
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has touch to focus
 environment proofing
 lighter than competitors (152 grams)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-6
Sports photography with Sony TF1
54
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 resolution is good (20MP)
 features tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 great battery life (340 CIPA)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
42
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 includes tracking focus
 environment proofing
 low fps (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery pack (240 CIPA)
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Ricoh WG-6 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony TF1 as a Travel photography camera
70
 great battery life (340 CIPA)
 weather sealing
 resolution is good (20MP)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 heavier than competitors in class (246 grams)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
 lighter than competitors (152g)
 environment proofing
 has touch to focus
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (25mm)
 no Timelapse function
 terrible battery pack (240 CIPA)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison
Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography information
Sony TF1 Landscape photography information
56
 has manual focus
 quite wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 resolution is good (20MP)
 weather sealing
 great battery life (340 shots)
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 no manual mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
40
 decently wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 environment proofing
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
 tiny screen (2.7 inch)
 no manual control
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 terrible battery pack (240 CIPA)
 no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Ricoh WG-6 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony TF1 as a Vlogging camera
32
 quite wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 features face detection focus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 does not have external mic jack
 heavier than competitors in class (246g)
33
 decently wide (25mm)
 touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focus
 lighter than competitors (152g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no microphone jack
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-6 and Sony TF1
 Ricoh WG-6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2018-02-21 2013-06-21
Body design 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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and  3:2 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 3.90 m
Flash settings Flash on, flash off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 246 gr (0.54 pounds) 152 gr (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photographs 240 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $271 $266