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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W290

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh WG-6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W290 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
  • Released February 2018
  • Older Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Sony W290
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 57 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W290 Overview

Here is a detailed assessment of the Ricoh WG-6 versus Sony W290, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the WG-6 (20MP) and W290 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-6 was brought out 9 years later than the W290 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the WG-6 grades against the W290 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Sony W290

 WG-6 W290 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018February 2009Fresher by 110 months
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Ricoh WG-6

 W290 WG-6 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and Sony W290

 WG-6 W290 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need 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") and a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony W290 has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-6 versus Sony W290 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the WG-6 against the W290.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W290 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-6 and W290 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W290 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-6 and W290.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-6 to show more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern WG-6 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W290 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography factors
Sony W290 Portrait photography factors
45
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
has face detect focusing
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 as a Street photography camera
Sony W290 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (246g)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-6
Sports photography with Sony W290
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery life (340 shots)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography details
Sony W290 Travel photography details
70
great battery life (340 CIPA)
weather proofing
good megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition in class (246g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
57
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography factors
Sony W290 Landscape photography factors
56
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (20MP)
weather proofing
great battery life (340 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
41
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging factors
Sony W290 Vlogging factors
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (246g)
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-6 and Sony W290
 Ricoh WG-6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2018-02-21 2009-02-17
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
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
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 3.90 m
Flash settings Flash on, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840x2160 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 246 gr (0.54 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" 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 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $271 $230