Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, We are going to illustrate Ricoh WG-6 and Nikon A900 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Ricoh WG-6 has external dimensions of 118 x 66 x 33 mm (4.65 x 2.6 x 1.3″) and weighs 246 g (0.54 lb / 8.68 oz) (including batteries). Nikon A900 has external dimensions of 113 x 67 x 40 mm (4.45 x 2.64 x 1.57″) and weighs 289 g (0.64 lb / 10.19 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front view size comparison of Ricoh WG-6 and Nikon A900. Ricoh WG-6 is 1mm shorter and 7mm thinner than Nikon A900 but it is also 5mm wider.
![Ricoh WG-6 vs Nikon A900 Camera Size Comparison - Front View]()
Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Nikon A900 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View
Here is the back view size comparison of Ricoh WG-6 and Nikon A900.
![Ricoh WG-6 vs Nikon A900 Camera Size Comparison - Back View]()
Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Nikon A900 Size and Weight - Back View
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Ricoh WG-6 and Nikon A900.
![Ricoh WG-6 vs Nikon A900 Camera Size Comparison - Top View]()
Top View Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Nikon A900 Size
Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Ricoh WG-6 is significantly lighter (43g ) than the Nikon A900 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weight Comparison
Compact Cameras
Thickness Comparison
Compact Cameras
Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Ricoh WG-6 and Nikon A900's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3".
On the other hand, Nikon A900 features a
Tilting screen where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over the head levels whereas the Ricoh WG-6 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to A900.
Both Ricoh WG-6 and Nikon A900 have 1/2.3" sized 20.0 MP resolution sensors so sensor size and resolution is not a differentiator between these two cameras.
Below you can see the WG-6 and A900 sensor size comparison.
![Ricoh WG-6 vs Nikon A900 Sensor Size Comparison]()
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Nikon A900 Cameras
Ricoh WG-6 and Nikon A900 have sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.
Ricoh WG-6 features a 28-140 mm F3.5-5.5 5x zoom lens whereas Nikon A900 features a 24-840 mm F3.4-6.9 35x zoom lens.
Nikon A900 has 4mm wider coverage than the Ricoh WG-6. At f3.40, it is also faster at widest end.
On the tele end, Nikon A900 has 700mm longer telezoom reach than the Ricoh WG-6. However, with a max aperture of f5.50, Ricoh WG-6 is faster at widest end.
Wide Coverage
Compact Cameras
Max Aperture at Tele
Compact Cameras
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Max Aperture at Wide
Compact Cameras
In this section, we rank and compare Ricoh WG-6 and Nikon A900 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.
Ricoh WG-6 for Portrait Photography
Nikon A900 for Portrait Photography
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Read the details
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
Manual Exposure Mode
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Read the details
Ricoh WG-6 for Street Photography
Nikon A900 for Street Photography
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
Read the details
Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
Read the details
Ricoh WG-6 for Sports Photography
Nikon A900 for Sports Photography
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
140 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
9 Focus Points
Read the details
Image Stabilization
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 7.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
Wireless Connection
840 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.90
Read the details
Ricoh WG-6 for Daily Photography
Nikon A900 for Daily Photography
Compact Body
Environmental Sealings
246g
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
Read the details
Compact Body
289g
35.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
Body Thickness 40mm
Read the details
Ricoh WG-6 for Landscape Photography
Nikon A900 for Landscape Photography
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Manual Focus Mode
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Environmental Sealings
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Exposure Mode
Read the details
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details
You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Ricoh WG-6 and Nikon A900, below you can find their scores in five different aspects.
Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.
Here is a summary of how Ricoh WG-6 and Nikon A900 scores compare:
Ricoh WG-6
Ranked
#72 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked
#507 out of 1218 in all Cameras
Nikon A900
Ranked
#80 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked
#526 out of 1218 in all Cameras
Ricoh WG-6 has a higher Overall Score than the Nikon A900 and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.
| General |
Ricoh WG-6 |
Nikon Coolpix A900 |
| Brand |
Ricoh |
Nikon |
| Announced |
2018-02-21 |
2016-02-23 |
| Body Type |
Compact |
Compact |
Sensor |
|
|
| Type |
BSI-CMOS |
BSI-CMOS |
| Size |
1/2.3" |
1/2.3" |
| Dimensions |
6.17 x 4.55 mm |
6.17 x 4.55 mm |
| Area |
28.07mm2 |
28.07mm2 |
| Megapixels |
20 megapixels |
20 megapixels |
| Max Resolution |
5184 x 3888 |
5184 x 3888 |
| Max Native Light sensitivity |
6,400 ISO |
3,200 ISO |
| Min Native Light sensitivity |
125 ISO |
80 ISO |
| RAW Support |
|
|
Autofocus |
|
|
| AF Touch |
|
|
| AF Continuous |
|
|
| AF Single |
|
|
| AF Tracking |
|
|
| AF Selective |
|
|
| AF Center |
|
|
| AF Multi Area |
|
|
| AF Live View |
|
|
| AF Face Detection |
|
|
| AF Contrast Detection |
|
|
| AF Phase Detection |
|
|
| Number of Focus Points |
9 |
n/a |
Lens |
|
|
| Manual Focus |
|
|
| Lens Mount |
fixed lens |
fixed lens |
| Lens Focal Range |
28-140 mm (5x) |
24-840 mm (35x) |
| Max Aperture |
F3.5-5.5 |
F3.4-6.9 |
| Macro Focus Range |
1cm |
1cm |
Screen |
|
|
| Type |
Fixed type |
Tilting |
| Size |
3" |
3" |
| Resolution |
1,040k dots |
921k dots |
| Touch Screen |
|
|
Viewfinder |
|
|
| Viewfinder |
None |
None |
Photography Features |
|
|
| Max Mechanical Shutter |
1/4000s |
1/4000s |
| Shutter Priority |
|
|
| Aperture Priority |
|
|
| Manual Exposure Mode |
|
|
| Custom White Balance |
|
|
| Image Stabilization |
Digital only |
Optical |
| Built-in Flash |
|
|
| Flash Range |
5.50 m (with Auto ISO) |
6.00 m (at Auto ISO) |
| External Flash |
|
|
| Continuous Shooting |
n/a |
7.0 fps |
| Multi-Segment |
|
|
| Average |
|
|
| Spot |
|
|
| Partial |
|
|
| AF-Area |
|
|
| Center Weighted |
|
|
| AE Bracketing |
|
|
| WB Bracketing |
|
|
Video Features |
|
|
| Max Video Resolution |
3840x2160 |
3840 x 2160 |
| Video Formats |
MPEG-4, H.264 |
MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone Port |
|
|
| Headphone Port |
|
|
Connectivity |
|
|
| Wireless Connectivity |
Supports FlashAir SD cards |
Built-In |
| HDMI |
|
|
Physical |
|
|
| Environmental Sealing |
|
|
| Weight |
246g |
289g |
| Dimensions |
118 x 66 x 33mm |
113 x 67 x 40mm |
| Battery Life |
340 shots |
300 shots |
Other Features |
|
|
| Timelapse Recording |
|
|
| GPS |
Built-in |
None |
DxO Sensor Scores |
|
|
|
Report a correction |
Report a correction |