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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony A33

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh WG-6 front
 
Sony SLT-A33 front
Portability
67
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony A33 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-6
(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  • Superseded the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Sony A33
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Sony A33

 WG-6 A33 
LaunchedFebruary 2018August 2010More recent by 92 months
Screen resolution1040k921kSharper screen (+119k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Ricoh WG-6

 A33 WG-6 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and Sony A33

 WG-6 A33 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony A33 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-6 and A33 is 89 and 67 respectively.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony A33 top view buttons comparison

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.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony A33 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony A33 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony A33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-6
Portrait photography with Sony A33
45
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
includes face detection autofocus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
72
has manual focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Street photography advice
Sony A33 Street photography advice
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition (246g)
76
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography info
Sony A33 Sports photography info
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery power (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
not so great battery power (340 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography features
Sony A33 Travel photography features
70
good battery power (340 per charge)
environment proofing
good MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition (246 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
61
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
no Timelapse function
not so great battery power (340 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A33 Landscape photography highlights
56
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (20MP)
environment proofing
good battery power (340 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
67
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
not so great battery power (340 shots)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-6
Vlogging with Sony A33
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no external microphone port
more heavy than competition (246g)
77
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone support
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony A33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-6 and Sony A33
 Ricoh WG-6Sony SLT-A33
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