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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W620

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh WG-6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W620 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
  • Succeeded the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W620 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Sony W620

 WG-6 W620 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018January 2012More recent by 75 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Ricoh WG-6

 W620 WG-6 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and Sony W620

 WG-6 W620 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W620 size comparison

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

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W620 as a Portrait photography camera
45
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
good megapixels (14MP)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Street photography details
Sony W620 Street photography details
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than average (246g)
56
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-6
Sports photography with Sony W620
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery (340 shots)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
32
good megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography factors
Sony W620 Travel photography factors
70
great battery (340 per charge)
weather proof
good resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
more heavy than average (246g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-6
Landscape photography with Sony W620
56
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
weather proof
great battery (340 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
quite wide (28mm)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging features
Sony W620 Vlogging features
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
more heavy than average (246 grams)
30
quite wide (28mm)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-6 and Sony W620
 Ricoh WG-6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2018-02-21 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias 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
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 3.00 m
Flash settings Flash on, flash off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 246 grams (0.54 lb) 116 grams (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 photographs 220 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $271 $102