Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony A230
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony A230 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Revealed February 2020
- Later Model is Ricoh WG-80
(Full Review)

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony A230 Overview
Following is a extended overview of the Ricoh WG-70 versus Sony A230, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the WG-70 (16MP) and A230 (10MP) and the WG-70 (1/2.3") and A230 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

The WG-70 was unveiled 10 years after the A230 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the WG-70 matches up against the A230 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony A230 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-70 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A230. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-70 Gallery and Sony A230 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Sony A230
WG-70 | A230 | |||
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Released | February 2020 | ![]() | May 2009 | More modern by 131 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Ricoh WG-70
A230 | WG-70 |
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Common features in the Ricoh WG-70 and Sony A230
WG-70 | A230 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony A230 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-70 has exterior measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony A230 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") along with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).
Check the Ricoh WG-70 versus Sony A230 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the WG-70 compared to the A230.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-70 and A230 is 91 and 69 respectively.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony A230 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The image underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-70 and A230.
All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WG-70 using its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Ricoh WG-70 will resolve extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher WG-70 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony A230 Screen and ViewFinder


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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony A230 Specifications
Ricoh WG-70 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh WG-70 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 |
Class | Waterproof | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2020-02-04 | 2009-05-18 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3872 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) | 10.00 m |
Flash options | On, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Yes (Wireless) | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 193 gr (0.43 lbs) | 490 gr (1.08 lbs) |
Dimensions | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 128 x 97 x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 63 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 531 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 pictures | 230 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $280 | $569 |