Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony HX7V 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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Sony HX7V

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

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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony HX7V 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 HX7V, which was introduced in July 2011 is a Small Sensor Compact camera with a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor. As you can see, HX7V is 7 years older than WG-6. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Ricoh WG-6 and Sony HX7V 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 HX7V Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2011-07-19

16MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor

ISO 125 - 3200

25-250 mm F3.5-5.5 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

3" Fixed Type Screen

10 fps continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution

Built-in GPS

208g. 102 x 58 x 29 mm

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Ricoh WG-6 and Sony HX7V compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Ricoh WG-6 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V

Face Detection Focus	Yes vs No	very handy for portraits
Max Sensor Resolution	20 MP vs 16 MP	25% more pixels
Max ISO	6.400 vs 3.200	100% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Resolution	1.040k dots vs 921k dots	12% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter	1/4000s vs 1/1600s	faster mechanical shutter
Environmental Sealing	Yes vs No	shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording	Yes vs No	creative shooting
Flash Coverage	5.5m vs 4.8m	0.7m longer range
Max Video Resolution	3840x2160 vs 1920 x 1080	Higher Resolution Video
AE Bracketing	Yes vs No	Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR

Reasons to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V over Ricoh WG-6

Weight	208 g vs 246 g	38 g lighter
Focal Length - Wide	25mm vs 28mm	3 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele	250mm vs 140mm	110 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom	10× vs 5x	more flexible focal coverage

Common Strengths of Ricoh WG-6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V

Image Stabilization	Digital only vs Optical	Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash	Yes vs Yes	Useful in low-light
Continuous Shooting	fps vs 10.0fps	Fast shooting speeds

Common Weaknesses of Ricoh WG-6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V

Fixed Screen	Fixed Type vs No	No flexible viewing angles
External Flash Shoe	No vs No	Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder	None vs None	No eye-level shooting option
RAW Support	No vs No	Lower image quality

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony HX7V: 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 HX7V 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 HX7V has external dimensions of 102 x 58 x 29 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.14″) and weighs 208 g (0.46 lb / 7.34 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Ricoh WG-6 and Sony HX7V. Sony HX7V is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 16mm narrower, 8mm shorter and 4mm thinner than Ricoh WG-6.

Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Sony HX7V Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Ricoh WG-6 and Sony HX7V.

Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Sony HX7V Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Ricoh WG-6 and Sony HX7V.

Top View Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Sony HX7V Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Sony HX7V is significantly lighter (38g ) than the Ricoh WG-6 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

WG-6

HX7V

Min

Average

Max

Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

WG-6

HX7V

Min

Average

Max

Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Ricoh WG-6 and Sony HX7V's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3".

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony HX7V: 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 HX7V has a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features BIONZ processor.

Below you can see the WG-6 and HX7V sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Sony HX7V Cameras

Ricoh WG-6 and Sony HX7V 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 vs Sony HX7V Lens Specs Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 features a 28-140 mm F3.5-5.5 5x zoom lens whereas Sony HX7V features a 25-250 mm F3.5-5.5 10× zoom lens.

Sony HX7V has 3mm wider coverage than the Ricoh WG-6. Both cameras has a max aperture of f3.50 at the wide end. On the tele end, Sony HX7V has 110mm longer reach than the Ricoh WG-6. Both cameras has a max aperture of f5.50 at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

WG-6

HX7V

Widest - Ricoh WG-M1

Average

Telezoom

Compact Cameras

WG-6

HX7V

Longest - Canon SX520 HS

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

WG-6

HX7V

Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

WG-6

HX7V

Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6

Average

What types of Photography are Ricoh WG-6 and Sony HX7V Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Ricoh WG-6 and Sony HX7V 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 HX7V for Portrait Photography

POOR

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
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Image Stabilization
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
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
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Ricoh WG-6 for Street Photography

GOOD

Sony HX7V for Street Photography

AVERAGE

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
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Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
25 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
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Ricoh WG-6 for Sports Photography

POOR

Sony HX7V for Sports Photography

POOR

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
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Image Stabilization
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
250 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1600s
9 Focus Points
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Ricoh WG-6 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Sony HX7V for Daily Photography

GOOD

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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Compact Body
208g
10.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Ricoh WG-6 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Sony HX7V for Landscape Photography

POOR

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
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Built-in GPS
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony HX7V: 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 HX7V, 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 HX7V 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 HX7V

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #276 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #899 out of 1226 in all Cameras

Ricoh WG-6 is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Sony HX7V in all criteria except one: Portability. But the size difference between these cameras are negligible in real world so it is not a big disadvantage for Ricoh WG-6.

Sony HX7V vs Ricoh WG-6 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Ricoh WG-6	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Brand	Ricoh	Sony
Announced	2018-02-21	2011-07-19
Body Type	Compact	Compact
Sensor
Type	BSI-CMOS	BSI-CMOS
Size	1/2.3-inch	1/2.3-inch
Dimensions	6.17 x 4.55 mm	6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area	28.07mm²	28.07mm²
Megapixels	20 megapixels	16 megapixels
Max Resolution	5184 x 3888	4608 x 3456
Max Native Light sensitivity	6,400 ISO	3,200 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity	125 ISO	125 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	9
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	28-140 mm (5x)	25-250 mm (10×)
Max Aperture	F3.5-5.5	F3.5-5.5
Macro Focus Range	1cm	n/a
Screen
Type	Fixed type	Fixed type
Size	3"	3"
Resolution	1,040k dots	921k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	None	None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter	1/4000s	1/1600s
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)	4.80 m
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	n/a	10.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	3840x2160	1920 x 1080
Video Formats	MPEG-4, H.264	MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	Supports FlashAir SD cards	Eye-Fi Connected
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	246g	208g
Dimensions	118 x 66 x 33mm	102 x 58 x 29mm
Battery Life	340 shots	n/a
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	Built-in	Built-in
DxO Sensor Scores
	Report a correction	Report a correction