Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony WX1

In this article, we are reviewing the Ricoh WG-6 versus Sony WX1, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the WG-6 (20MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the WG-6 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The WG-6 was announced 8 years later than the WX1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the WG-6 matches up vs the WX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-6 Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-6 features outer measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony WX1 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh WG-6 versus Sony WX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-6 vs the WX1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-6 and WX1 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The visual below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-6 and WX1.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WG-6 using its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Ricoh WG-6 will show extra detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer WG-6 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.