Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony NEX-6

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.

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The 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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-M1 & Sony Alpha NEX-6. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery & Sony NEX-6 Gallery.

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.

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.