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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony H70

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony H70 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Introduced February 2014
Sony H70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released January 2011
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony H70 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Ricoh WG-20 versus Sony H70, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-20 (14MP) and the H70 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-20 was introduced 3 years after the H70 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the WG-20 grades vs the H70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Sony H70

 WG-20 H70 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2011More modern by 38 months
Manually focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Ricoh WG-20

 H70 WG-20 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Ricoh WG-20 and Sony H70

 WG-20 H70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-20 features physical dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Sony H70 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Ricoh WG-20 versus Sony H70 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the WG-20 versus the H70.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony H70 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-20 and H70 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The pic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-20 and H70.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony H70 to resolve greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The younger WG-20 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography information
Sony H70 Portrait photography information
40
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has face detect focusing
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 as a Street photography camera
Sony H70 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography highlights
Sony H70 Sports photography highlights
44
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
36
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H70 as a Travel photography camera
71
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
67
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-20
Landscape photography with Sony H70
47
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
43
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H70 as a Vlogging camera
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
29
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-20 and Sony H70
 Ricoh WG-20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-02-05 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (Auto ISO) 3.60 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164 gr (0.36 lbs) 194 gr (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $370 $199