Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony WX30
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs
(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
- Earlier Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Revealed July 2011
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Below is a detailed overview of the Ricoh WG-6 and Sony WX30, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the WG-6 (20MP) and WX30 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe WG-6 was introduced 6 years later than the WX30 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the WG-6 grades versus the WX30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-6 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-6 Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Sony WX30
| WG-6 | WX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2018 |  | July 2011 | More recent by 81 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 922k | Sharper display (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Ricoh WG-6
| WX30 | WG-6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and Sony WX30
| WG-6 | WX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen |
Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-6 offers outside measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony WX30 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Contrast the Ricoh WG-6 and Sony WX30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the WG-6 and the WX30.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-6 and WX30 is 89 and 96 respectively.
Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-6 and WX30.
Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-6 to offer more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent WG-6 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony WX30 Specifications
| Ricoh WG-6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model type | Ricoh WG-6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 |
| Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2018-02-21 | 2011-07-25 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| 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 | 20MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias 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 |
| Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 1,040k dot | 922k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | - | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) | 3.70 m |
| Flash settings | Flash on, flash off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840x2160 | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 246 gr (0.54 lb) | 117 gr (0.26 lb) |
| Dimensions | 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | 250 shots |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $271 | $259 |