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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W220

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh WG-6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W220 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
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Old Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W220 Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W220, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the WG-6 (20MP) and W220 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-6 was revealed 9 years later than the W220 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the WG-6 scores against the W220 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Sony W220

 WG-6 W220 
ReleasedFebruary 2018January 2009More recent by 112 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Ricoh WG-6

 W220 WG-6 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and Sony W220

 WG-6 W220 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-6 provides physical dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony W220 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W220 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the WG-6 against the W220.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the WG-6 and W220 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-6 and W220.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh WG-6 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent WG-6 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-6
Portrait photography with Sony W220
45
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
comes with face detect focusing
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Street photography information
Sony W220 Street photography information
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than others (246 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W220 as a Sports photography camera
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery power (340 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography advice
Sony W220 Travel photography advice
70
good battery power (340 shots)
environment sealing
good megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
more heavy than others (246g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W220 Landscape photography highlights
56
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
environment sealing
good battery power (340 per charge)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
32
you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W220 as a Vlogging camera
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than others (246 grams)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-6 and Sony W220
 Ricoh WG-6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2018-02-21 2009-01-08
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Flash on, flash off Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840x2160 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 246g (0.54 lbs) 147g (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $271 $160