Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony H200

On this page, we are contrasting the Ricoh WG-70 versus Sony H200, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-70 (16MP) and the H200 (20MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The WG-70 was introduced 7 years after the H200 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the WG-70 scores versus the H200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-70 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh WG-70 Gallery & Sony H200 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-70 has exterior measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony H200 has specifications of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-70 versus Sony H200 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the WG-70 vs the H200.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-70 and H200 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The picture below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-70 and H200.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony H200 to give greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger WG-70 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.