Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony W570
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40 Features
44 Overall
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony W570 Key Specs
(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
(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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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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2014 |  | January 2011 | More modern by 38 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper 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 type | Fixed |  | 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).
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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.
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 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.
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Sony W570 Specifications
| Ricoh WG-4 | Sony 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 |