Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony A550
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![Ricoh WG-70 front Ricoh WG-70 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Ricoh-WG-70/Ricoh-WG-70-front.jpg)
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony A550 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 632g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
- Launched December 2009
- Older Model is Sony A100
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony A550 Overview
Here is a extended comparison of the Ricoh WG-70 versus Sony A550, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-70 (16MP) and the A550 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the WG-70 (1/2.3") and A550 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.
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The WG-70 was introduced 10 years later than the A550 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera and the Sony A550 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the WG-70 scores versus the A550 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony A550 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-70 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A550. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-70 Gallery and Sony A550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Sony A550
WG-70 | A550 | |||
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Launched | February 2020 | ![]() | December 2009 | Fresher by 124 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A550 over the Ricoh WG-70
A550 | WG-70 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-70 and Sony A550
WG-70 | A550 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony A550 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-70 comes with outside 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) and the Sony A550 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).
Compare the Ricoh WG-70 versus Sony A550 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the WG-70 against the A550.
![Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony A550 size comparison Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony A550 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Ricoh-WG-70-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A550-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-70 and A550 is 91 and 63 respectively.
![Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony A550 top view buttons comparison Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony A550 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Ricoh-WG-70-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A550-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony A550 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The visual below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-70 and A550.
All in all, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WG-70 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Ricoh WG-70 will provide extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer WG-70 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony A550 sensor size comparison Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony A550 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Ricoh-WG-70-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A550-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony A550 Screen and ViewFinder
![Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony A550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony A550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Ricoh-WG-70-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A550-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony A550 Specifications
Ricoh WG-70 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh WG-70 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 |
Category | Waterproof | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2020-02-04 | 2009-12-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3056 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) | 12.00 m |
Flash modes | On, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 193g (0.43 lbs) | 632g (1.39 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.8 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 807 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 shots | 480 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $280 | $749 |