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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W710

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh WG-6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W710 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
  • Announced February 2018
  • Superseded the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W710 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Ricoh WG-6 versus Sony W710, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the WG-6 (20MP) and W710 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-6 was revealed 5 years later than the W710 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the WG-6 matches up vs the W710 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Sony W710

 WG-6 W710 
RevealedFebruary 2018January 2013More recent by 63 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Ricoh WG-6

 W710 WG-6 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and Sony W710

 WG-6 W710 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-6 enjoys physical 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 W710 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the WG-6 vs the W710.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-6 and W710 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-6 and W710.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-6 to provide extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern WG-6 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-6
Portrait photography with Sony W710
45
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Street photography factors
Sony W710 Street photography factors
60
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competitors (246g)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than competition (114g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-6
Sports photography with Sony W710
54
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery life (340 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography factors
Sony W710 Travel photography factors
70
good battery life (340 shots)
weather proofing
good megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
heavier than competitors (246 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competition (114 grams)
provides focus by touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography factors
Sony W710 Landscape photography factors
56
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (20MP)
weather proofing
good battery life (340 per charge)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
39
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-6
Vlogging with Sony W710
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic jack
heavier than competitors (246g)
34
quite wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competition (114g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-6 and Sony W710
 Ricoh WG-6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2018-02-21 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 2.80 m
Flash options Flash on, flash off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
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)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 246g (0.54 pounds) 114g (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 240 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
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 $90