Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony WX70
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony WX70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Released January 2012
Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony WX70 Overview
Here, we are reviewing the Ricoh WG-30W versus Sony WX70, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-30W (16MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe WG-30W was brought out 2 years later than the WX70 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the WG-30W scores versus the WX70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony WX70 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-30W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-30W Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Sony WX70
WG-30W | WX70 | |||
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Released | October 2014 | January 2012 | Fresher by 33 months |
Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Ricoh WG-30W
WX70 | WG-30W | |||
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Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Sony WX70
WG-30W | WX70 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-30W provides outside 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 WX70 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Contrast the Ricoh WG-30W versus Sony WX70 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the WG-30W versus the WX70.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30W and WX70 is 91 and 97 respectively.
Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-30W and WX70.
Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of files however you should really factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent WG-30W provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony WX70 Specifications
Ricoh WG-30W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh WG-30W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2014-10-09 | 2012-01-30 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) | 5.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 194g (0.43 lbs) | 114g (0.25 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 shots | 240 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | D-LI92 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $280 | $242 |