Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony A58
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony A58 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
- Succeeded the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 16000 (Boost to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 492g - 129 x 95 x 78mm
- Released November 2013
- Older Model is Sony A57
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Its time to look a bit more closely at the Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony A58, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-6 (20MP) and the A58 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the WG-6 (1/2.3") and A58 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe WG-6 was launched 4 years later than the A58 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the WG-6 grades versus the A58 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Sony A58
| WG-6 | A58 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2018 |  | November 2013 | Fresher by 52 months |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 460k | Crisper screen (+580k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Ricoh WG-6
| A58 | WG-6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and Sony A58
| WG-6 | A58 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony A58 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-6 comes with external dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony A58 has sizing of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).
Compare the Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony A58 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the WG-6 compared to the A58.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-6 and A58 is 89 and 68 respectively.
Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony A58 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-6 and A58.
Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The WG-6 has the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh more difficult. The newer WG-6 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony A58 Specifications
| Ricoh WG-6 | Sony SLT-A58 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model | Ricoh WG-6 | Sony SLT-A58 |
| Class | Waterproof | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Announced | 2018-02-21 | 2013-11-27 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.2 x 15.4mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 357.3mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
| Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 5456 x 3632 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 16000 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| 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) | - |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 143 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.6 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of display | 1,040k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.65x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 8.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
| Flash options | Flash on, flash off | - |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840x2160 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 246g (0.54 pounds) | 492g (1.08 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 129 x 95 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 74 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.3 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.5 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 753 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 340 photos | 690 photos |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes | - |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $271 | $645 |
