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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony WX70

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-30W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony WX70 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-30W
(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
Sony WX70
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Sony WX70

 WG-30W WX70 
ReleasedOctober 2014January 2012Fresher by 33 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 WX70 WG-30W 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Sony WX70

 WG-30W WX70 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony WX70 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography information
Sony WX70 Portrait photography information
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Street photography factors
Sony WX70 Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
68
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than competition (114 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Sports photography camera
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
environment proof
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Travel photography camera
71
environment proof
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competition (114 grams)
features focus by touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-30W
Landscape photography with Sony WX70
43
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16MP)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
43
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging factors
Sony WX70 Vlogging factors
33
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone socket
36
quite wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (114 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing external mic socket
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30W and Sony WX70
 Ricoh WG-30WSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
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