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 WX500 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 WX500 has external dimensions of 102 x 58 x 36 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.42″) and weighs 236 g (0.52 lb / 8.32 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Ricoh WG-6 and the Sony WX500. Sony WX500 is 16mm narrower and 8mm shorter than Ricoh WG-6 but it is also 3mm thicker.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Ricoh WG-6 and Sony WX500.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Sony WX500 is 10g lighter than the Ricoh WG-6 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
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 WX500.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Ricoh WG-6 and Sony WX500's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
On the other hand, Sony WX500 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 WX500.