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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony A35

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh WG-6 front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
70
Overall
62

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony A35 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
  • Announced February 2018
  • Old Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Launched September 2011
  • Superseded the Sony A33
  • Replacement is Sony A37
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony A35 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Ricoh WG-6 and Sony A35, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Ricoh and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the WG-6 (20MP) and A35 (16MP) and the WG-6 (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The WG-6 was brought out 6 years later than the A35 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the WG-6 grades versus the A35 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Sony A35

 WG-6 A35 
LaunchedFebruary 2018September 2011Fresher by 79 months
Display resolution1040k921kCrisper display (+119k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Ricoh WG-6

 A35 WG-6 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and Sony A35

 WG-6 A35 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-6 has exterior 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 A35 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the WG-6 against the A35.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony A35 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-6 and A35 is 89 and 69 respectively.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-6 and A35.

Clearly, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The WG-6 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Ricoh WG-6 will show extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern WG-6 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography info
Sony A35 Portrait photography info
45
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
74
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 as a Street photography camera
Sony A35 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (246g)
71
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (415g)
great ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-6
Sports photography with Sony A35
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
good battery pack (340 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
low fps (6.0 frames/s)
bad battery (440 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography information
Sony A35 Travel photography information
70
good battery pack (340 shots)
environment proof
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
heavier than competition in class (246g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
59
lighter than competition (415 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery (440 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography info
Sony A35 Landscape photography info
56
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
environment proof
good battery pack (340 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
69
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
bad battery (440 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging advice
Sony A35 Vlogging advice
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic port
heavier than competition in class (246g)
36
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic support
lighter than competition (415 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-6 and Sony A35
 Ricoh WG-6Sony SLT-A35
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-6 Sony SLT-A35
Class Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2018-02-21 2011-09-20
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Available lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 12.00 m
Flash options Flash on, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 246 gr (0.54 lbs) 415 gr (0.91 lbs)
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 score not tested 74
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.7
DXO Low light score not tested 763
Other
Battery life 340 photos 440 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $271 $598