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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony QX1

Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-70 front
 
Sony Alpha QX1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
48
Overall
57

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony QX1 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
  • Later Model is Ricoh WG-80
Sony QX1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
  • Released September 2014
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony QX1 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Ricoh WG-70 and Sony QX1, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Lens-style by brands Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-70 (16MP) and the QX1 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the WG-70 (1/2.3") and QX1 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The WG-70 was released 5 years later than the QX1 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the WG-70 grades versus the QX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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