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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W530

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh WG-6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W530 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
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Superseded the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Sony W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W530 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Ricoh WG-6 and Sony W530, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the WG-6 (20MP) and W530 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-6 was brought out 7 years later than the W530 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the WG-6 grades vs the W530 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Sony W530

 WG-6 W530 
ReleasedFebruary 2018January 2011More recent by 87 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Ricoh WG-6

 W530 WG-6 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and Sony W530

 WG-6 W530 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-6 has got outer dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony W530 has specifications of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh WG-6 and Sony W530 in the latest Camera with 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 are using at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the WG-6 and the W530.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W530 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-6 and W530 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-6 and W530.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-6 to give more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent WG-6 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W530 as a Portrait photography camera
45
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
includes face detection autofocus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Street photography factors
Sony W530 Street photography factors
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition (246g)
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W530 as a Sports photography camera
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery (340 shots)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
MP count good (14MP)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography factors
Sony W530 Travel photography factors
70
great battery (340 per charge)
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
heavier than competition (246 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-6
Landscape photography with Sony W530
56
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
weather sealing
great battery (340 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
33
fairly wide (26mm)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W530 as a Vlogging camera
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic port
heavier than competition (246 grams)
26
fairly wide (26mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-6 and Sony W530
 Ricoh WG-6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Revealed 2018-02-21 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
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) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash modes Flash on, flash off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 246 grams (0.54 pounds) 113 grams (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $271 $269