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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony RX10 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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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony RX10 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 RX10, which was introduced in March 2014 is a Large Sensor Superzoom camera with a 20.0MP 1-inch sensor. As you can see, RX10 is 4 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 RX10 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 RX10 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2014-03-20
  • 20MP - 1-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 125 - 12800 ( expands to 80-25600)
  • 24-200 mm F2.8 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 1440k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 10 fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 813g. 129 x 88 x 102 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body

Sony RX10 was replaced by Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II vs Ricoh WG-6

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Ricoh WG-6 and Sony RX10 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-RX10
Max Mech. Shutter
1/4000s vs 1/3200s faster mechanical shutter
Weight
246 g vs 813 g 567 g lighter
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Max Video Resolution
3840x2160 vs 1920 x 1080 Higher Resolution Video


Reasons to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 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
12.800 vs 6.400 100% higher Max ISO
Number of Focus Points
25 vs 9 16 more focus points
LCD Screen Resolution
1.290k dots vs 1.040k dots 24% higher resolution screen
Battery Life
420 shots vs 340 shots 80 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
Focal Length - Wide
24mm vs 28mm 4 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele
200mm vs 140mm 60 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
8.3× vs 5x more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Wide
2.80 vs 3.50 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
2.80 vs 5.50 faster lens at tele
Flash Coverage
10.2m vs 5.5m 4.7m longer range
Sensor Pixel Area
5.82µm2 vs 1.39µm2 318% larger pixel area
Top LCD
Yes vs No Help viewing and changing settings easily
AE Bracketing Range
±3 EV vs ±2 EV Wide Bracketing range is useful for HDR
Built-in ND Filter
3.0-stops vs No Use larger aperture under strong light
NFC Connection
Yes vs No Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices

Common Strengths of Ricoh WG-6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
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
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 1.290k dots High resolution screens
Continuous Shooting
fps vs 10.0fps Fast shooting speeds
Manual Focusing
Yes vs Yes both have manual focusing modes
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 Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony RX10: 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 RX10 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 RX10 has external dimensions of 129 x 88 x 102 mm (5.08 x 3.46 x 4.02″) and weighs 813 g (1.79 lb / 28.68 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Ricoh WG-6 and Sony RX10. Ricoh WG-6 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 11mm narrower, 22mm shorter and 69mm thinner than Sony RX10.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony RX10 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Sony RX10 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Ricoh WG-6 and Sony RX10.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony RX10 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Sony RX10 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Ricoh WG-6 and Sony RX10.
Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony RX10 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Sony RX10 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 (567g ) than the Sony RX10 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Ricoh WG-6 and Sony RX10's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3".

On the other hand, Sony RX10 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 RX10.
Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony RX10: Sensor Comparison

Both Ricoh WG-6 and Sony RX10 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 RX10's sensor is 1-inch (13.2 x 8.8 mm ).

Since Sony RX10'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 RX10 sensor size comparison.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony RX10 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Sony RX10 Cameras


As seen above, Sony RX10 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 RX10 Lens Specs Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 features a 28-140 mm F3.5-5.5 5x zoom lens whereas Sony RX10 features a 24-200 mm F2.8 8.3× zoom lens.

Sony RX10 has 4mm wider coverage than the Ricoh WG-6. At f2.80, it is also faster at widest end. On the tele end, Sony RX10 has 60mm longer reach than the Ricoh WG-6. At f2.80, it is also faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

WG-6
RX10
Widest - Ricoh WG-M1
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Telezoom

DSLR-Like Cameras

WG-6
RX10
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

DSLR-Like Cameras

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

DSLR-Like Cameras

WG-6
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Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
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What types of Photography are Ricoh WG-6 and Sony RX10 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Ricoh WG-6 and Sony RX10 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 RX10 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
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
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Ergonomics&Handling
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Ricoh WG-6 for Street Photography

GOOD

Sony RX10 for Street Photography

GOOD
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
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Medium sized Body
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Ricoh WG-6 for Sports Photography

POOR

Sony RX10 for Sports Photography

GOOD
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
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
Environmental Sealings
25 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
200 mm Tele Lens
Fast Lens at Tele: f2.80
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Average Max shutter speed: 1/3200s
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Ricoh WG-6 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Sony RX10 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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RAW shooting capability
Environmental Sealings
8.3X Optical Zoom
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Medium size Body
813g
Body Thickness 102mm
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Ricoh WG-6 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Sony RX10 for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE
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
Manual Exposure Mode
Environmental Sealings
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Read the details

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony RX10: 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 RX10, 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 RX10 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 RX10
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #9 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #184 out of 1226 in all Cameras

Sony RX10 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 RX10 is the better camera overall.

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Sony RX10 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Ricoh WG-6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
Brand Ricoh Sony
Announced 2018-02-21 2014-03-20
Body Type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
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 12,800 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity - 25600 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 125 ISO 125 ISO
Min Boosted Light Sensitivity - 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 25
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 28-140 mm (5x) 24-200 mm (8.3×)
Max Aperture F3.5-5.5 F2.8
Macro Focus Range 1cm n/a
Screen
Type Fixed type Tilting
Size 3" 3"
Resolution 1,040k dots 1,290k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder 1,440k dots
Viewfinder Coverage n/a 100%
Viewfinder Magnification n/a 0.7x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/3200s
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) 10.20 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 Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 246g 813g
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm 129 x 88 x 102mm
Battery Life 340 shots 420 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS Built-in None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score not tested 69
DxO Color Depth not tested 22.9
DxO Dynamic Range not tested 12.6
DxO Low Light ISO not tested 474
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