Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony H70
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony H70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Revealed October 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony H70 Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony H70, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-30W (16MP) and the H70 (16MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe WG-30W was brought out 3 years later than the H70 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the WG-30W grades versus the H70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony H70 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-30W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-30W Gallery and Sony H70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Sony H70
WG-30W | H70 | |||
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Released | October 2014 | January 2011 | More recent by 46 months |
Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Ricoh WG-30W
H70 | WG-30W | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Sony H70
WG-30W | H70 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-30W has got exterior measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony H70 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
Look at the Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony H70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the WG-30W versus the H70.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the WG-30W and H70 is 91 and 93 respectively.
Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The visual here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-30W and H70.
All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos however you should take the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent WG-30W will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony H70 Specifications
Ricoh WG-30W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh WG-30W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2014-10-09 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.90 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 | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 194 gr (0.43 lbs) | 194 gr (0.43 lbs) |
Dimensions | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 300 images | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | D-LI92 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $280 | $199 |