Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Ricoh WG-6 and Sony HX100V 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 HX100V has external dimensions of 122 x 87 x 93 mm (4.8 x 3.43 x 3.66″) and weighs 577 g (1.27 lb / 20.35 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Ricoh WG-6 and the Sony HX100V. Ricoh WG-6 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 4mm narrower, 21mm shorter and 60mm thinner than Sony HX100V.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Ricoh WG-6 and Sony HX100V.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Ricoh WG-6 and Sony HX100V.
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 (331g ) than the Sony HX100V which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the WG-6, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the HX100V.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Ricoh WG-6 and Sony HX100V's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
On the other hand, Sony HX100V 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 HX100V.