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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony H70

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony H70 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Successor is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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
  • Announced January 2011
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony H70 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Sony H70, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the H70 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 GPS was revealed 3 years later than the H70 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the WG-4 GPS grades vs the H70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Sony H70

 WG-4 GPS H70 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2011Fresher by 38 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 H70 WG-4 GPS 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony H70

 WG-4 GPS H70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS offers exterior dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Sony H70 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the WG-4 GPS and the H70.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony H70 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the WG-4 GPS and H70 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-4 GPS and H70.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of files although you should take the age of the cameras into account. The newer WG-4 GPS will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography highlights
Sony H70 Portrait photography highlights
41
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
has face detect focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography info
Sony H70 Street photography info
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than others in class (235g)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography features
Sony H70 Sports photography features
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (240 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography advice
Sony H70 Travel photography advice
69
environment proofing
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery (240 per charge)
heavier than others in class (235g)
display isn't selfie friendly
67
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography info
Sony H70 Landscape photography info
54
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery (240 shots)
43
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Vlogging features
Sony H70 Vlogging features
34
quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic port
heavier than others in class (235 grams)
29
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Sony H70
 Ricoh WG-4 GPSSony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-02-05 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias 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
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 3.60 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + 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 (60p, 30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 235 grams (0.52 lbs) 194 grams (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 240 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $210 $199