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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony A9 II

Portability
91 Imaging
42 Features
39 Overall
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Ricoh WG-70 front
 
Sony Alpha A9 Mark II front
Portability
62 Imaging
74 Features
93 Overall
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony A9 II 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
  • Launched February 2020
  • Refreshed by Ricoh WG-80
Sony A9 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 678g - 129 x 96 x 76mm
  • Introduced October 2019
  • Previous Model is Sony A9
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony A9 II Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Ricoh WG-70 versus Sony A9 II, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the WG-70 (16MP) and A9 II (24MP) and the WG-70 (1/2.3") and A9 II (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The WG-70 was manufactured 5 months after the A9 II so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera and the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the WG-70 matches up versus the A9 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Sony A9 II

          

          

            
 WG-70 A9 II 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony A9 II over the Ricoh WG-70

          

          

            
 A9 II WG-70 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1440k230kCrisper display (+1210k dot)
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Ricoh WG-70 and Sony A9 II

          

          

            
 WG-70 A9 II 
IntroducedFebruary 2020October 2019Same generation
Focus manually  Dial accurate focusing
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony A9 II Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-70 offers physical dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony A9 II has sizing of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).
Contrast the Ricoh WG-70 versus Sony A9 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the WG-70 versus the A9 II.
Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony A9 II size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-70 and A9 II is 91 and 62 respectively.
Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony A9 II top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony A9 II Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
In many cases, its difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The pic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-70 and A9 II.
All in all, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WG-70 due to its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A9 II will show more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively.

            Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony A9 II sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony A9 II Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony A9 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography information
Sony A9 II Portrait photography information
42
 you can focus manually
 decent MP (16MP)
 has face detect autofocus
 manual mode not possible
 can't use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
84
 focusing manually
 good megapixels (24MP)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 features face detection focusing
 delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Ricoh WG-70 as a Street photography camera
 Sony A9 II as a Street photography camera
62
 image stabilization (Digital)
 environment proof
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
78
 screen tilts
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 delivers RAW files
 comes with focus via touch
 weather proofing
 great high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison
Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography details
Sony A9 II Sports photography details
49
 image stabilization (Digital)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 environment proof
 no shutter priority
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
87
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
 high fps (20.0 frames/s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good megapixels (24 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 features tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 better than average battery life (690 shots)
 comes with phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography details
Sony A9 II Travel photography details
71
 environment proof
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
72
 better than average battery life (690 CIPA)
 weather proofing
 connects via bluetooth
 comes with focus via touch
 good megapixels (24MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography advice
Sony A9 II Landscape photography advice
48
 you can focus manually
 really wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Digital)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 environment proof
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7")
 manual mode not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
85
 focusing manually
 switch lenses (Sony E mount)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good megapixels (24 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 great high ISO (51,200)
 delivers RAW files
 weather proofing
 better than average battery life (690 per charge)
 2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison
 Ricoh WG-70 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony A9 II as a Vlogging camera
33
 really wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Digital)
 has face detect autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 lack of mic support
36
 touchscreen capability
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detection focusing
 good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 does have external mic support
 display isn't selfie friendly
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony A9 II Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-70 and Sony A9 II
 Ricoh WG-70Sony Alpha A9 Mark II
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-70 Sony Alpha A9 Mark II
Category Waterproof Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2020-02-04 2019-10-03
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 51200
Max enhanced ISO - 204800
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW files    
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 9 693
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,686 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate - 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash options On, off Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Yes (Wireless) Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 193 gr (0.43 lbs) 678 gr (1.49 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 129 x 96 x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0")
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 shots 690 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous, 3 or 5 frames)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots Single Dual
Price at release $280 $4,498