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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony H70

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh WG-6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony H70 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Released February 2018
  • Succeeded the 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
  • Launched January 2011
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony H70 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Ricoh WG-6 versus Sony H70, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the WG-6 (20MP) and H70 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-6 was introduced 7 years after the H70 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the WG-6 grades versus the H70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Sony H70

 WG-6 H70 
LaunchedFebruary 2018January 2011Newer by 87 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Ricoh WG-6

 H70 WG-6 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and Sony H70

 WG-6 H70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-6 provides outer measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony H70 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-6 versus Sony H70 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the WG-6 compared to the H70.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony H70 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the WG-6 and H70 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The pic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-6 and H70.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Ricoh WG-6 to show more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer WG-6 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H70 as a Portrait photography camera
45
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Street photography info
Sony H70 Street photography info
60
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than others (246 grams)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography details
Sony H70 Sports photography details
54
image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery pack (340 shots)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography features
Sony H70 Travel photography features
70
great battery pack (340 shots)
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
heavier than others (246 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H70 as a Landscape photography camera
56
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
environment proofing
great battery pack (340 shots)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
43
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H70 as a Vlogging camera
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
heavier than others (246 grams)
29
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-6 and Sony H70
 Ricoh WG-6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2018-02-21 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 3.60 m
Flash settings Flash on, flash off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840x2160 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Supports FlashAir SD cards Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 246g (0.54 lb) 194g (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 340 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $271 $199