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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony QX100 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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20 MP | 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony QX100 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 QX100, which was introduced in September 2013 is a Lens-style camera with a 20.0MP 1-inch sensor. As you can see, QX100 is 5 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 QX100 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 QX100 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2013-09-05
  • 20MP - 1-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 28-100 mm F1.8-4.9 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • Fixed Type Screen
  • Unknown continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 179g. 63 x 63 x 56 mm

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Ricoh WG-6 and Sony QX100 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-QX100
Built-in Flash
Yes vs No Useful in low-light
LCD Screen Size
3" vs 3 inches larger display
Max Mech. Shutter
1/4000s vs 1/2000s faster mechanical shutter
Battery Life
340 shots vs 200 shots 140 more frames with a single charge
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Focal Length - Tele
140mm vs 100mm 40 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
5x vs 3.6x more flexible focal coverage
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-QX100 over Ricoh WG-6
Wireless Connection
Built-In vs Supports FlashAir SD cards Better connectivity
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
Weight
179 g vs 246 g 67 g lighter
Max Aperture - Wide
1.80 vs 3.50 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
4.90 vs 5.50 faster lens at tele
Sensor Pixel Area
5.82µm2 vs 1.39µm2 318% larger pixel area
NFC Connection
Yes vs No Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs No Remote control your camera with a smartphone

Common Strengths of Ricoh WG-6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
Image Stabilization
Digital only vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Max Resolution
20 MP vs 20 MP Bigger prints and more details
LCD Screen Resolution
1.040k dots vs 0k dots High resolution screens
Manual Focusing
Yes vs Yes both have manual focusing modes
Common Weaknesses of Ricoh WG-6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
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
LCD Screen Size
3" vs Small display
Continuous Shooting
fps vs fps Slow shooting speeds
Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony QX100: 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 QX100 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 QX100 has external dimensions of 63 x 63 x 56 mm (2.46 x 2.46 x 2.19″) and weighs 179 g (0.39 lb / 6.31 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Ricoh WG-6 and Sony QX100. Sony QX100 is 55mm narrower and 3mm shorter than Ricoh WG-6 but it is also 23mm thicker.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony QX100 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Sony QX100 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Ricoh WG-6 and Sony QX100.
Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony QX100 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Sony QX100 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Sony QX100 is significantly lighter (67g ) than the Ricoh WG-6 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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WG-6
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Average
Max
Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

WG-6
QX100
Min
Average
Max

Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Ricoh WG-6's 3" LCD screen is slightly larger than Sony QX100's screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony QX100: Sensor Comparison

Both Ricoh WG-6 and Sony QX100 have 20.0 MP resolution sensors but Ricoh WG-6's sensor is 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) and Sony QX100's sensor is 1-inch (13.2 x 8.8 mm ).

Since Sony QX100's has a larger sensor area with the same resolution, this means that it also has a larger pixel area hence better light collecting capacity for a given aperture compared to Ricoh WG-6.

Below you can see the WG-6 and QX100 sensor size comparison.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony QX100 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Sony QX100 Cameras


As seen above, Sony QX100 has a 4.1x 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.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony QX100 Lens Specs Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 features a 28-140 mm F3.5-5.5 5x zoom lens whereas Sony QX100 features a 28-100 mm F1.8-4.9 3.6x zoom lens.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 28mm. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f1.80, Sony QX100 is faster than Ricoh WG-6 at this focal length. On the tele end, Ricoh WG-6 has 40mm longer reach than the Sony QX100. However, with a max aperture of f4.90, Sony QX100 is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

WG-6
QX100
Widest - Ricoh WG-M1
Average
Telezoom

Lens-style Cameras

WG-6
QX100
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Lens-style Cameras

WG-6
QX100
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Lens-style Cameras

WG-6
QX100
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
Average
What types of Photography are Ricoh WG-6 and Sony QX100 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Ricoh WG-6 and Sony QX100 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 QX100 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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Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
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Ricoh WG-6 for Street Photography

GOOD

Sony QX100 for Street Photography

POOR
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
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fast Lens at Wide: f1.80
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Ricoh WG-6 for Sports Photography

POOR

Sony QX100 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
Manual Focus Mode
Wireless Connection
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Environmental Sealings
Unknown Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 200 shots
100 mm Tele Lens
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Ricoh WG-6 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Sony QX100 for Daily Photography

POOR
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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179g
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
Body Thickness 56mm
3.6X Optical Zoom
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Ricoh WG-6 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Sony QX100 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
Read the details
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Manual Focus Mode
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony QX100: 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 QX100, 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 QX100 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 QX100
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Sony QX100 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Ricoh WG-6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
Brand Ricoh Sony
Announced 2018-02-21 2013-09-05
Body Type Compact Lens-style
Sensor
Type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Size 1/2.3-inch 1-inch
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 13.2 x 8.8 mm
Area 28.07mm2 116.16mm2
Megapixels 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Max Resolution 5184 x 3888 5472 x 3648
Max Native Light sensitivity 6,400 ISO 6,400 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 125 ISO 160 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) 28-100 mm (3.6x)
Max Aperture F3.5-5.5 F1.8-4.9
Macro Focus Range 1cm 5cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3"
Resolution 1,040k dots 0k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/2000s
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) no built-in flash
External Flash
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
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Supports FlashAir SD cards Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 246g 179g
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm 63 x 63 x 56mm
Battery Life 340 shots 200 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS Built-in None
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