Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W620

Below, we will be looking at the Ricoh WG-6 versus Sony W620, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the WG-6 (20MP) and W620 (14MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-6 was unveiled 6 years later than the W620 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the WG-6 scores against the W620 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-6 Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-6 enjoys physical measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony W620 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-6 versus Sony W620 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the WG-6 and the W620.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-6 and W620 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-6 and W620.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Ricoh WG-6 to offer you extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger WG-6 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.