Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony RX100 VI

Below, we are matching up the Ricoh WG-70 and Sony RX100 VI, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-70 (16MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is very close but the WG-70 (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") come with totally different sensor size.

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The WG-70 was brought out 21 months later than the RX100 VI making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the WG-70 scores vs the RX100 VI in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-70 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-70 Gallery & Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-70 has external dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VI has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-70 and Sony RX100 VI in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the WG-70 versus the RX100 VI.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-70 and RX100 VI is 91 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-70 and RX100 VI.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WG-70 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony RX100 VI will provide you with greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer WG-70 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.