Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony A290
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony A290 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
- Released February 2020
- Successor is Ricoh WG-80
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
- Revealed June 2010
- Previous Model is Sony A230
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The following is a detailed review of the Ricoh WG-70 and Sony A290, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-70 (16MP) and the A290 (14MP) is very similar but the WG-70 (1/2.3") and A290 (APS-C) come with different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe WG-70 was released 9 years after the A290 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera and the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the WG-70 grades against the A290 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-70 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A290. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-70 Gallery and Sony A290 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Sony A290
| WG-70 | A290 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2020 |  | June 2010 | Newer by 118 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A290 over the Ricoh WG-70
| A290 | WG-70 |
|---|
Common features in the Ricoh WG-70 and Sony A290
| WG-70 | A290 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Identical display size |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither offers Touch display |
Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony A290 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-70 offers outside dimensions 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 A290 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).
Take a look at the Ricoh WG-70 and Sony A290 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-70 compared to the A290.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-70 and A290 is 91 and 66 respectively.
Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony A290 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The image here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-70 and A290.
As you have seen, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WG-70 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Ricoh WG-70 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern WG-70 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony A290 Specifications
| Ricoh WG-70 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model | Ricoh WG-70 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 |
| Type | Waterproof | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Released | 2020-02-04 | 2010-06-09 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor 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 area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.55x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash options | On, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
| 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 | - |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 193 grams (0.43 lbs) | 549 grams (1.21 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 66 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.5 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 615 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 300 photographs | 290 photographs |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo, SD/SDHC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $280 | $600 |