Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony A700
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony A700 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
- Announced February 2020
- Later Model is Ricoh WG-80
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 768g - 142 x 105 x 80mm
- Introduced December 2007
- Replaced the Konica Minolta 7D
- New Model is Sony A77
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Below, we are reviewing the Ricoh WG-70 and Sony A700, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the WG-70 (16MP) and A700 (12MP) and the WG-70 (1/2.3") and A700 (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe WG-70 was unveiled 12 years after the A700 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the WG-70 grades against the A700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Sony A700
| WG-70 | A700 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2020 |  | December 2007 | More modern by 148 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Ricoh WG-70
| A700 | WG-70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-70 and Sony A700
| WG-70 | A700 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither includes Touch display |
Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony A700 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-70 features external measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony A700 has measurements of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).
Check the Ricoh WG-70 and Sony A700 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the WG-70 versus the A700.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the WG-70 and A700 is 91 and 58 respectively.
Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony A700 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The picture below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-70 and A700.
As you have seen, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WG-70 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Ricoh WG-70 will provide more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent WG-70 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony A700 Specifications
| Ricoh WG-70 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model type | Ricoh WG-70 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 |
| Class | Waterproof | Advanced DSLR |
| Announced | 2020-02-04 | 2007-12-19 |
| Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4272 x 2848 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 11 |
| 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 distance | 1cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 920k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.6x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) | 12.00 m |
| Flash options | On, off | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/250 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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 data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | 193 grams (0.43 lbs) | 768 grams (1.69 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 66 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.3 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.9 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 581 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 300 photos | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | - | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 2 |
| Retail pricing | $280 | $1,000 |