Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 vs Ricoh WG-6

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 and the Ricoh WG-6, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 was introduced in February 2013 and Ricoh WG-6 was introduced in February 2018. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 Highlights

      • 20.4 MP 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
      • 80 - 12,800 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points (9 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 921k dot Tilting Screen
      • Electronic Viewfinder
      • 10.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Ricoh WG-6 Highlights

      • 20 MP 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
      • 125 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points
      • 3.0" 1,040k dot Fixed Screen
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-in GPS
      • Wheather Sealed Body

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 and Ricoh WG-6.

      PROS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300

      Ricoh WG-6

      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Cheap
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Digital Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 246 g (0.54 lb / 8.68 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300

      Ricoh WG-6

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   No Video Capture
      •   Small Sensor
      •   125 Lowest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Short Battery Life - 340 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300

      Ricoh WG-6

      •   Sensor Resolution - 20.4 Megapixel
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Weight - 623 g (1.37 lb / 21.98 oz)
      •   Sensor Resolution - 20 Megapixel
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec

      Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 over Ricoh WG-6.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 vs Ricoh WG-6
      Video Capture vs
      Higher Sensor Resolution 20.4 Megapixel vs 20 Megapixel
      Lower Native ISO 80 vs 125
      Higher Native ISO 12,800 vs 6,400
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 24 mm vs 28 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 1200 mm vs 140 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 50x vs 5x
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/2.8 vs f/3.5
      Image Stabilization vs
      Screen Type Tilting vs Fixed
      Viewfinder Electronic vs
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 4 sec
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono
      Built-In Bluetooth vs

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      Advantage of Ricoh WG-6

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Ricoh WG-6 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 vs Ricoh WG-6
      Cheaper $499 vs $399
      Timelapse Recording vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/6.3 vs f/5.5
      Higher Resolution Screen 921k dot vs 1,040k dot
      Multi-Segment Metering vs
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Average Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs
      Built-in GPS vs
      Environmental Sealing vs
      Water Proof vs
      Dust Proof vs
      Shock Proof vs
      Crush Proof vs
      Freeze Proof vs
      Lighter 623 g (1.37 lb / 21.98 oz) vs 246 g (0.54 lb / 8.68 oz)

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      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 Ricoh WG-6
        Cheap$499$399
        High Native ISO12,8006,400
        Live View Autofocus
        Built-in Flash
      WEAKNESSES Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 Ricoh WG-6
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
        Few Focus Points99
        No External Flash Connectivity
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-In Wi-Fi

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 and Ricoh WG-6 have 3.0" screens with 921k dot and 1,040k dot resolutions respectively. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 has a Tilting screen which makes it very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting. Ricoh WG-6 has a Fixed screen


      Electronic Viewfinder on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Ricoh WG-6.

      Sensor

      BSI-CMOS Sensor

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 features a 20.4 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.16 x 4.62 mm and a total area of 28.5 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 12,800. Ricoh WG-6 features a 20 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 125 - 6,400.

      The cameras have BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

      Photography Features

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 can take pictures up to 5184 x 3888 resolution. Ricoh WG-6 can take pictures up to 5184 x 3888 resolution.

      Image Stabilization on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in GPS on Ricoh WG-6

      Ricoh WG-6 has a built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) technology which allows you to automatically tag the location where you took your photos. You can later categorize, organize, and search for photos based on location. This is very useful for travel and outdoor photographers for documenting the locations where images were captured.
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      Bluetooth on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 has a built-in Bluetooth which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
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      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Ricoh WG-6 comes with DB-110 battery pack with battery life of 340 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 has a single card slot. Ricoh WG-6 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300, and up to 1/4000 sec on Ricoh WG-6. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 5.50 m at Auto ISO on Ricoh WG-6..

      Physical Parameters

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 body has dimensions of 130 x 103 x 93 mm (5.12 x 4.06 x 3.66") and Ricoh WG-6 body has dimensions of 118 x 66 x 33 mm (4.65 x 2.6 x 1.3"). Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 weighs 623 g (1.37 lb / 21.98 oz) and Ricoh WG-6 weighs 246 g (0.54 lb / 8.68 oz).

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300

      Ricoh WG-6

      130 mm

      103 mm

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      118 mm

      66 mm

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      Size comparisons of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 and Ricoh WG-6

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 and Ricoh WG-6 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300

      Ricoh WG-6

      POOR
      51
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      GOOD
      78
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300

      Ricoh WG-6

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      GOOD
      71
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Short Battery Life - 340 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300

      Ricoh WG-6

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      GOOD
      73
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 340 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300

      Ricoh WG-6

      AVERAGE
      58
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      66
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300

      Ricoh WG-6

      GOOD
      79
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 623 g (1.37 lb / 21.98 oz)
      GOOD
      84
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 246 g (0.54 lb / 8.68 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300

      Ricoh WG-6

      GOOD
      80
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 623 g (1.37 lb / 21.98 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      92
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 246 g (0.54 lb / 8.68 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 340 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 and Ricoh WG-6 and give them scores of 63 and 57 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300

      Ricoh WG-6

      OVERALL
      63
      OVERALL
      57

      Sensor

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300

      Ricoh WG-6

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 20.4 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      AVERAGE
      66
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 20 Megapixel
      •   125 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300

      Ricoh WG-6

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      POOR
      50
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300

      Ricoh WG-6

      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      BAD
      0
      •   No Image Stabilization

      Focusing

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300

      Ricoh WG-6

      AVERAGE
      63
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300

      Ricoh WG-6

      GOOD
      74
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      AVERAGE
      58
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300

      Ricoh WG-6

      AVERAGE
      63
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300

      Ricoh WG-6

      POOR
      46
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 623 g (1.37 lb / 21.98 oz)
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 246 g (0.54 lb / 8.68 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 340 shots
      •   Internal Storage


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