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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W560

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh WG-6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W560 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
  • Replaced the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Sony W560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W560 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Ricoh WG-6 versus Sony W560, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the WG-6 (20MP) and W560 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-6 was brought out 7 years after the W560 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the WG-6 grades against the W560 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Sony W560

 WG-6 W560 
LaunchedFebruary 2018January 2011Newer by 87 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Ricoh WG-6

 W560 WG-6 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and Sony W560

 WG-6 W560 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-6 enjoys 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) and the Sony W560 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the WG-6 vs the W560.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W560 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-6 and W560 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-6 and W560.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-6 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern WG-6 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography info
Sony W560 Portrait photography info
45
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Street photography factors
Sony W560 Street photography factors
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (246g)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography details
Sony W560 Sports photography details
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery life (340 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography factors
Sony W560 Travel photography factors
70
better than average battery life (340 per charge)
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
heavier than competition in class (246g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography advice
Sony W560 Landscape photography advice
56
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
environment sealing
better than average battery life (340 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
42
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging highlights
Sony W560 Vlogging highlights
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing external mic support
heavier than competition in class (246 grams)
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-6 and Sony W560
 Ricoh WG-6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Released 2018-02-21 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 3.80 m
Flash options Flash on, flash off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Supports FlashAir SD cards Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 246 gr (0.54 pounds) 110 gr (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $271 $139