Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony a3500

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony a3500, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-70 (16MP) and the a3500 (20MP) is very well matched but the WG-70 (1/2.3") and a3500 (APS-C) come with different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The WG-70 was introduced 5 years after the a3500 which is quite a large difference 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 a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the WG-70 grades against the a3500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-70 & Sony Alpha a3500. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-70 Gallery & Sony a3500 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-70 has outer measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony a3500 has specifications of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-70 and the a3500.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-70 and a3500 is 91 and 69 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The pic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-70 and a3500.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WG-70 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Sony a3500 will give you extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher WG-70 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.