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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony A7c

Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-70 front
 
Sony Alpha A7c front
Portability
78
Imaging
77
Features
88
Overall
81

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony A7c Key Specs

Ricoh WG-70
(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
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released February 2020
  • Newer Model is Ricoh WG-80
Sony A7c
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
  • Announced September 2020
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony A7c Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Ricoh WG-70 and Sony A7c, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the WG-70 (16MP) and A7c (24MP) and the WG-70 (1/2.3") and A7c (Full frame) use different sensor sizes.

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The WG-70 was revealed 7 months prior to the A7c which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the WG-70 scores vs the A7c in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Sony A7c

 WG-70 A7c 

Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Ricoh WG-70

 A7c WG-70 
AnnouncedSeptember 2020February 2020More modern by 7 months
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-70 and Sony A7c

 WG-70 A7c 
Manually focus More exact focus

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony A7c Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-70 has got external measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony A7c has proportions of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the WG-70 against the A7c.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony A7c size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-70 and A7c is 91 and 78 respectively.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony A7c top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony A7c Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The pic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-70 and A7c.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WG-70 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony A7c will result in more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged WG-70 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony A7c sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony A7c Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony A7c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A7c Portrait photography highlights
42
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
79
focusing manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 as a Street photography camera
Sony A7c as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
85
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
supports focus by touch
weather sealing
very good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography factors
Sony A7c Sports photography factors
50
has image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
88
quiet shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery life (740 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography details
Sony A7c Travel photography details
71
weather sealing
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
86
better than average battery life (740 per charge)
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
supports focus by touch
good megapixels (24MP)
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography details
Sony A7c Landscape photography details
49
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
88
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
better than average battery life (740 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7c as a Vlogging camera
33
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
86
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone port
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony A7c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-70 and Sony A7c
 Ricoh WG-70Sony Alpha A7c
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-70 Sony Alpha A7c
Type Waterproof Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2020-02-04 2020-09-14
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 204800
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 693
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 122
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully articulated
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash settings On, off no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Yes (Wireless) Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193g (0.43 lb) 509g (1.12 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4")
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 300 pictures 740 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $280 $1,800