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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony T900 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 T900 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 T900, which was introduced in February 2009 is a Ultracompact camera with a 12.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor. As you can see, T900 is 9 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 T900 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 T900 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2009-02-17
  • 12MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 35-140 mm F3.5-10.0 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.5" Fixed Type Screen
  • 2 fps continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 143g. 98 x 58 x 16 mm

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Ricoh WG-6 and Sony T900 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-T900
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs No very handy for portraits
Max Sensor Resolution
20 MP vs 12 MP 66% more pixels
Max ISO
6.400 vs 3.200 100% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Resolution
1.040k dots vs 922k dots 12% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter
1/4000s vs 1/1000s faster mechanical shutter
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Focal Length - Wide
28mm vs 35mm 7 mm wider coverage
Optical Zoom
5x vs 4× more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Tele
5.50 vs 10.00 faster lens at tele
Flash Coverage
5.5m vs 2.9m 2.6m longer range
Max Video Resolution
3840x2160 vs 1280 x 720 Higher Resolution Video
AE Bracketing
Yes vs No Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR


Reasons to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 over Ricoh WG-6
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
LCD Screen Size
3.5" vs 3" 0.5 inches larger display
Weight
143 g vs 246 g 103 g lighter
Sensor Pixel Area
2.34µm2 vs 1.39µm2 68% larger pixel area

Common Strengths of Ricoh WG-6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
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
LCD Screen Size
3" vs 3.5" Large display
Manual Focusing
Yes vs Yes both have manual focusing modes
Common Weaknesses of Ricoh WG-6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
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
Continuous Shooting
fps vs 2.0fps Slow shooting speeds
Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony T900: 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 T900 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 T900 has external dimensions of 98 x 58 x 16 mm (3.86 x 2.28 x 0.63″) and weighs 143 g (0.32 lb / 5.04 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Ricoh WG-6 and Sony T900. Sony T900 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 20mm narrower, 8mm shorter and 17mm thinner than Ricoh WG-6.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony T900 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Sony T900 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Ricoh WG-6 and Sony T900.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony T900 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Sony T900 Size and Weight - Back View

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Sony T900 is significantly lighter (103g ) 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
T900
Min
Average
Max

Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Sony T900's 3.5" LCD screen is slightly larger than Ricoh WG-6's 3" screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony T900: 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 T900 has a 12.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor .

Ricoh WG-6's sensor provides 8MP more than Sony T900'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 T900 sensor size comparison.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony T900 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Sony T900 Cameras


Ricoh WG-6 and Sony T900 have sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture. On the other hand, since Sony T900 has 68% larger pixel area (2.34µm2 vs 1.39µm2) compared to Ricoh WG-6, it has larger pixel area to collect light hence potential to have less noise in low light / High ISO images.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony T900 Lens Specs Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 features a 28-140 mm F3.5-5.5 5x zoom lens whereas Sony T900 features a 35-140 mm F3.5-10.0 4× zoom lens.

Ricoh WG-6 has 7mm wider coverage than the Sony T900. Both cameras has a max aperture of f3.50 at the wide end. Both cameras have a tele angle reach of 140mm. However, with a max aperture of f5.50, Ricoh WG-6 is faster than Sony T900 at this focal length.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

WG-6
T900
Widest - Ricoh WG-M1
Average
Telezoom

Compact Cameras

WG-6
T900
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

WG-6
T900
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

WG-6
T900
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
Average
What types of Photography are Ricoh WG-6 and Sony T900 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Ricoh WG-6 and Sony T900 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 T900 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
Manual Focus Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
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 Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Ricoh WG-6 for Street Photography

GOOD

Sony T900 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
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
35 mm - Poor Wide Angle Coverage
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Ricoh WG-6 for Sports Photography

POOR

Sony T900 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
Read the details
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
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
Slow Continuous Shooting: 2.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1000s
9 Focus Points
Slow Lens at Tele: f10.00
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Ricoh WG-6 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Sony T900 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE
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
143g
Body Thickness 16mm
4.0X 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 T900 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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Manual Focus Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
35 mm - Poor Wide Angle Coverage
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony T900: 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 T900, 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 T900 scores compare:

Ricoh WG-6
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #72 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #512 out of 1225 in all Cameras
Sony T900
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #32 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked #868 out of 1225 in all Cameras

Ricoh WG-6 is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Sony T900 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.

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Sony T900 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Ricoh WG-6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Brand Ricoh Sony
Announced 2018-02-21 2009-02-17
Body Type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor
Type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 12 megapixels
Max Resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max Native Light sensitivity 6,400 ISO 3,200 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 125 ISO 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 9
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 28-140 mm (5x) 35-140 mm (4×)
Max Aperture F3.5-5.5 F3.5-10.0
Macro Focus Range 1cm n/a
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3" 3.5"
Resolution 1,040k dots 922k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/1000s
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) 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
External Flash
Continuous Shooting n/a 2.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 3840x2160 1280 x 720
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Supports FlashAir SD cards None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 246g 143g
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm 98 x 58 x 16mm
Battery Life 340 shots n/a
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS Built-in None
DxO Sensor Scores
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