Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony A33
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony A33 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Superseded the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
- Launched August 2010
- Updated by Sony A35
Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony A33 Overview
Below is a detailed comparison of the Ricoh WG-6 versus Sony A33, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the WG-6 (20MP) and A33 (14MP) and the WG-6 (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) have different sensor size.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe WG-6 was released 7 years later than the A33 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the WG-6 matches up versus the A33 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony A33 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-6 and Sony SLT-A33. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-6 Gallery and Sony A33 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Sony A33
WG-6 | A33 | |||
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Launched | February 2018 | August 2010 | More recent by 92 months | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 921k | Sharper screen (+119k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Ricoh WG-6
A33 | WG-6 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and Sony A33
WG-6 | A33 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen size | |
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-6 comes with outside 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) while the Sony A33 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).
Take a look at the Ricoh WG-6 versus Sony A33 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the WG-6 and the A33.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-6 and A33 is 89 and 67 respectively.
Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-6 and A33.
Clearly, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WG-6 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Ricoh WG-6 will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger WG-6 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony A33 Specifications
Ricoh WG-6 | Sony SLT-A33 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh WG-6 | Sony SLT-A33 |
Type | Waterproof | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2018-02-21 | 2010-08-24 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4592 x 3056 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 15 |
Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,150k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
Flash options | Flash on, flash off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840x2160 | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 246 grams (0.54 pounds) | 500 grams (1.10 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 70 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 591 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 photographs | 340 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $271 | $230 |