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Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony W570

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony W570 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2014
Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony W570 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony W570, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-4 (16MP) and the W570 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 was brought out 3 years after the W570 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the WG-4 scores against the W570 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Sony W570

 WG-4 W570 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2011More modern by 38 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Ricoh WG-4

 W570 WG-4 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 and Sony W570

 WG-4 W570 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-4 offers outer measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony W570 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony W570 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the WG-4 vs the W570.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony W570 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 and W570 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The image here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-4 and W570.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of photographs however you should take the age of the products into consideration. The more modern WG-4 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W570 Portrait photography highlights
41
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
features face detect focusing
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Street photography info
Sony W570 Street photography info
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Sports photography features
Sony W570 Sports photography features
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery life (240 shots)
has no phase detect AF
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Travel photography features
Sony W570 Travel photography features
72
environment sealing
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
bad battery life (240 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
66
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Landscape photography advice
Sony W570 Landscape photography advice
54
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery life (240 CIPA)
38
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Vlogging info
Sony W570 Vlogging info
36
relatively wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of microphone port
29
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 and Sony W570
 Ricoh WG-4Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-4 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-02-05 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data 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 None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 grams (0.51 lbs) 116 grams (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 240 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $330 $159