Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony A57
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony A57 Key Specs
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- 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
- Introduced February 2018
- Succeeded the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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The following is a detailed overview of the Ricoh WG-6 and Sony A57, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the WG-6 (20MP) and A57 (16MP) and the WG-6 (1/2.3") and A57 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe WG-6 was announced 5 years after the A57 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera and the Sony A57 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the WG-6 grades versus the A57 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Sony A57
| WG-6 | A57 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2018 |  | September 2012 | Newer by 67 months |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 921k | Crisper display (+119k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A57 over the Ricoh WG-6
| A57 | WG-6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and Sony A57
| WG-6 | A57 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
| Touch display |  | Missing Touch display |
Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony A57 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-6 features external dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony A57 has proportions of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the WG-6 against the A57.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-6 and A57 is 89 and 64 respectively.
Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony A57 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-6 and A57.
As you have seen, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WG-6 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Ricoh WG-6 will result in greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent WG-6 provides a benefit in sensor tech.
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony A57 Specifications
| Ricoh WG-6 | Sony SLT-A57 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model type | Ricoh WG-6 | Sony SLT-A57 |
| Category | Waterproof | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Introduced | 2018-02-21 | 2012-09-13 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 16000 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| 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 distance | 1cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 143 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | - | Xtra Fine TFT drive with TruBlack technology |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 12.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
| Flash settings | Flash on, flash off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840x2160 | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 246 gr (0.54 lbs) | 618 gr (1.36 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 132 x 98 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 75 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.0 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 785 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 340 photographs | 550 photographs |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $271 | $1,000 |