Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony NEX-6
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony NEX-6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 1.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
- 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
- Released September 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 345g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
- Announced March 2013
- Successor is Sony A6000
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Following is a extensive overview of the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony NEX-6, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-M1 (14MP) and the NEX-6 (16MP) is very comparable but the WG-M1 (1/2.3") and NEX-6 (APS-C) offer different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe WG-M1 was released 18 months after the NEX-6 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the WG-M1 grades vs the NEX-6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Sony NEX-6
| WG-M1 | NEX-6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 2014 |  | March 2013 | More modern by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Ricoh WG-M1
| NEX-6 | WG-M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 1.5" | Larger display (+1.5") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 115k | Sharper display (+806k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony NEX-6
| WG-M1 | NEX-6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lack of Touch display |
Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony NEX-6 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-M1 provides physical dimensions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sony NEX-6 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).
Compare the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony NEX-6 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the WG-M1 vs the NEX-6.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-M1 and NEX-6 is 91 and 85 respectively.
Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony NEX-6 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-M1 and NEX-6.
As you can tell, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WG-M1 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony NEX-6 will show extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more modern WG-M1 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony NEX-6 Specifications
| Ricoh WG-M1 | Sony Alpha NEX-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model type | Ricoh WG-M1 | Sony Alpha NEX-6 |
| Type | Waterproof | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Released | 2014-09-12 | 2013-03-25 |
| Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Maximum native ISO | 800 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 99 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens zoom range | (1×) | - |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 1.5 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 115k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | - | Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45� |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | - | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | - | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 6.00 m |
| Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 190 gr (0.42 lb) | 345 gr (0.76 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") | 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 78 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.1 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1018 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 350 images | 360 images |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | DB-65 | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
| Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $2,000 | $365 |