Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony A77 II

Let's look a bit more closely at the Ricoh WG-6 versus Sony A77 II, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-6 (20MP) and the A77 II (24MP) is pretty well matched but the WG-6 (1/2.3") and A77 II (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The WG-6 was released 3 years after the A77 II which is quite a large gap 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 A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the WG-6 scores versus the A77 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-6 and Sony SLT-A77 II. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh WG-6 Gallery and Sony A77 II Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-6 features exterior measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony A77 II has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

See the Ricoh WG-6 versus Sony A77 II in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the WG-6 against the A77 II.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-6 and A77 II is 89 and 62 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The image here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-6 and A77 II.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WG-6 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A77 II will give extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher WG-6 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.