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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W320

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh WG-6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W320 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
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Superseded the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Photography Glossary

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W320 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Ricoh WG-6 and Sony W320, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the WG-6 (20MP) and W320 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-6 was brought out 8 years later than the W320 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the WG-6 scores versus the W320 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Sony W320

 WG-6 W320 
IntroducedFebruary 2018January 2010More recent by 99 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Ricoh WG-6

 W320 WG-6 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and Sony W320

 WG-6 W320 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-6 offers physical measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony W320 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the WG-6 compared to the W320.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W320 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WG-6 and W320 is 89 and 97 respectively.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-6 and W320.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-6 to offer you extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The more modern WG-6 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W320 as a Portrait photography camera
45
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Street photography advice
Sony W320 Street photography advice
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than average in class (246g)
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography information
Sony W320 Sports photography information
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery (340 shots)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
good MP (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W320 as a Travel photography camera
70
great battery (340 per charge)
environment proofing
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
heavier than average in class (246 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography factors
Sony W320 Landscape photography factors
56
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
environment proofing
great battery (340 per charge)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
33
decently wide (26mm)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging details
Sony W320 Vlogging details
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic support
heavier than average in class (246g)
26
decently wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-6 and Sony W320
 Ricoh WG-6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2018-02-21 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
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 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 4.80 m
Flash modes Flash on, flash off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840x2160 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 246 gr (0.54 pounds) 117 gr (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $271 $269