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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W810

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh WG-6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W810 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
  • Older Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W810 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Ricoh WG-6 and Sony W810, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-6 (20MP) and the W810 (20MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-6 was revealed 4 years after the W810 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the WG-6 matches up vs the W810 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Sony W810

 WG-6 W810 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018January 2014Newer by 51 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Ricoh WG-6

 W810 WG-6 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and Sony W810

 WG-6 W810 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-6 offers physical measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony W810 has measurements of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-6 and Sony W810 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the WG-6 vs the W810.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W810 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-6 and W810 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The pic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-6 and W810.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files although you would want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher WG-6 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W810 as a Portrait photography camera
45
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has face detect autofocus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
38
good megapixels (20MP)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Street photography features
Sony W810 Street photography features
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (246g)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography highlights
Sony W810 Sports photography highlights
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery power (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography info
Sony W810 Travel photography info
70
better than average battery power (340 shots)
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition in class (246 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
67
good megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-6
Landscape photography with Sony W810
56
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
weather sealing
better than average battery power (340 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
41
fairly wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging factors
Sony W810 Vlogging factors
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (246 grams)
32
fairly wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-6 and Sony W810
 Ricoh WG-6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2018-02-21 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 27-162mm (6.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash settings Flash on, flash off Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 H.264
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 246g (0.54 lbs) 111g (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" 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 shots 200 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $271 $100