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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony A7S II Comparison

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Ricoh WG-6

20 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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12 MP | Full frame (35.6 x 23.8 mm) CMOS Sensor

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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony A7S II Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Ricoh WG-6, which was introduced in February 2018 is a Waterproof camera with a 20.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor whereas Sony A7S II, which was introduced in October 2015 is a Pro Mirrorless camera with a 12.0MP Full frame sensor. As you can see, A7S II is 3 years older than WG-6. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Comparing an interchangeble lens camera to a fixed lens camera is a bit tricky but we will do our best to make this a fair comparison.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Ricoh WG-6 and Sony A7S II before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2018-02-21
  • 20MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 28-140 mm F3.5-5.5 Zoom Lens
  • Digital only Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840x2160 video resolution
  • 246g. 118 x 66 x 33 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body
  • Replaced Ricoh WG-5 GPS Compare

Sony A7S II Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2015-10-12
  • 12MP - Full frame CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 102400 ( expands to 50-409600)
  • Sony E (NEX) Mount
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3 Tilting Screen
  • 2359k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 5.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • 120fps High-Speed Video
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 627g. 127 x 96 x 60 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body
  • Replaced Sony Alpha 7S Compare

Sony A7S II was replaced by Sony Alpha 7S III. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Sony Alpha 7S III vs Sony Alpha A7S II
Sony Alpha 7S III vs Ricoh WG-6

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Ricoh WG-6 and Sony A7S II compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Ricoh WG-6 over Sony Alpha A7S II
Built-in Flash
Yes vs No Useful in low-light
Max Sensor Resolution
20 MP vs 12 MP 66% more pixels
Weight
246 g vs 627 g 381 g lighter
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs With optional app creative shooting


Reasons to choose Sony Alpha A7S II over Ricoh WG-6
Wireless Connection
Built-In vs Supports FlashAir SD cards Better connectivity
LCD Screen
Tilting vs Fixed Type Flexible shooting positions
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs No Better for flash photography
Viewfinder
Electronic vs None Better framing and control
RAW Support
Yes vs No Better image quality
Max ISO
102.400 vs 6.400 1500% higher Max ISO
Number of Focus Points
169 vs 9 160 more focus points
LCD Screen Resolution
1.229k dots vs 1.040k dots 18% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter
1/8000s vs 1/4000s faster mechanical shutter
Battery Life
370 shots vs 340 shots 30 more frames with a single charge
Manual Exposure
Yes vs No better exposure control
Microphone Port
Yes vs No High quality audio recording option
Headphone Port
Yes vs No better video control
Sensor Pixel Area
70.55µm2 vs 1.39µm2 4975% larger pixel area
AE Bracketing Range
±5 EV vs ±2 EV Wide Bracketing range is useful for HDR
NFC Connection
Yes vs No Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs No Remote control your camera with a smartphone
UHS Card Support
UHS-I vs none Read/Write in Ultra High Speeds
Webcam Function
Yes vs No Use your camera as a Webcam
Eye Tracking Focus
Yes vs No Autofocus system locks on the eye and tracks the subject

Common Strengths of Ricoh WG-6 and Sony Alpha A7S II
Image Stabilization
Digital only vs Sensor-shift Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
LCD Screen Resolution
1.040k dots vs 1.229k dots High resolution screens
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs Yes shoot at tough conditions
AE Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Common Weaknesses of Ricoh WG-6 and Sony Alpha A7S II
Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony A7S II: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

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 Sony A7S II 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). Sony A7S II has external dimensions of 127 x 96 x 60 mm (5 x 3.78 x 2.36″) and weighs 627 g (1.38 lb / 22.12 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Ricoh WG-6 and Sony A7S II. Ricoh WG-6 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 9mm narrower, 30mm shorter and 27mm thinner than Sony A7S II. As you can tell, actually this is not a fair size comparison since Ricoh WG-6 has a built-in lens but Sony A7S II doesn't. Once you put a lens on A7S II, its thickness will increase significantly.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony A7S II Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Sony A7S II Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Ricoh WG-6 and Sony A7S II.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony A7S II Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Sony A7S II Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Ricoh WG-6 and Sony A7S II.
Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony A7S II Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Sony A7S II 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 (381g ) than the Sony A7S II which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Again, this comparison may not be very useful in real life as we are comparing the weight of a camera with a built-in lens to the body-only weight of an interchangeable lens camera. Once you put a lens on A7S II, the total kit will weigh much higher.

Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Ricoh WG-6 and Sony A7S II's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3".

On the other hand, Sony A7S II 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 A7S II.
Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony A7S II: Sensor Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 has a 20.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Sony A7S II has a 12.0MP Full frame (35.6 x 23.8 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Bionz X processor.

Ricoh WG-6's sensor provides 8MP more than Sony A7S II's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely. On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.

Below you can see the WG-6 and A7S II sensor size comparison.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony A7S II Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Sony A7S II Cameras


As seen above, Sony A7S II has a 30.2x Larger sensor area than Ricoh WG-6. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

What types of Photography are Ricoh WG-6 and Sony A7S II Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Ricoh WG-6 and Sony A7S II 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

POOR

Sony A7S II for Portrait Photography

GOOD
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
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
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Large Full frame (35.6 x 23.8 mm) sensor
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
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Ricoh WG-6 for Street Photography

GOOD

Sony A7S II for Street Photography

EXCELLENT
Image Stabilization
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
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Large Full frame (35.6 x 23.8 mm) sensor
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Medium sized Body
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Ricoh WG-6 for Sports Photography

POOR

Sony A7S II for Sports Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
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
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Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/8000s
169 Focus Points
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
Average Continuous Shooting: 5.0fps
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Ricoh WG-6 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Sony A7S II for Daily Photography

EXCELLENT
Compact Body
Environmental Sealings
246g
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Large Full frame (35.6 x 23.8 mm) sensor
Environmental Sealings
Medium size Body
627g
Body Thickness 60mm
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Ricoh WG-6 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Sony A7S II for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
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
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Large Full frame (35.6 x 23.8 mm) sensor
Environmental Sealings
Live-view
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony A7S II: OUR DECISION

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 Sony A7S II, 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 Sony A7S II scores compare:

Ricoh WG-6
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #72 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #513 out of 1226 in all Cameras
Sony A7S II
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #31 out of 88 in SLR-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #46 out of 1226 in all Cameras

Sony A7S II is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Ricoh WG-6 in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Ricoh WG-6. Otherwise, Sony A7S II is the better camera overall.

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Sony A7S II vs Ricoh WG-6 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Ricoh WG-6 Sony Alpha A7S II
Brand Ricoh Sony
Announced 2018-02-21 2015-10-12
Body Type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor
Type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Size 1/2.3-inch Full frame
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 35.6 x 23.8 mm
Area 28.07mm2 847.28mm2
Megapixels 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Max Resolution 5184 x 3888 4240 x 2832
Max Native Light sensitivity 6,400 ISO 102,400 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity - 409600 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 125 ISO 100 ISO
Min Boosted Light Sensitivity - 50 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 9 169
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens Sony E (NEX)
Lens Focal Range 28-140 mm (5x) no lens
Max Aperture F3.5-5.5 no lens
Macro Focus Range 1cm no lens
Screen
Type Fixed type Tilting
Size 3" 3
Resolution 1,040k dots 1,229k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder 2,359k dots
Viewfinder Coverage n/a 100%
Viewfinder Magnification n/a 0.78x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/8000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Digital only Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) no built-in flash
External Flash
Continuous Shooting n/a 5.0 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, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Supports FlashAir SD cards Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 246g 627g
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm 127 x 96 x 60mm
Battery Life 340 shots 370 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording With Downloadable App
GPS Built-in None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score not tested 85
DxO Color Depth not tested 23.6
DxO Dynamic Range not tested 13.3
DxO Low Light ISO not tested 2993
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