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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony H200

Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony H200 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
  • Released February 2020
  • Newer Model is Ricoh WG-80
Sony H200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-633mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 530g - 123 x 83 x 87mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony H200 Overview

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Sony H200

 WG-70 H200 
AnnouncedFebruary 2020January 2013More modern by 87 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Ricoh WG-70

 H200 WG-70 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-70 and Sony H200

 WG-70 H200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony H200 size comparison

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

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H200 as a Portrait photography camera
42
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
37
resolution is good (20MP)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Street photography details
Sony H200 Street photography details
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
45
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (530 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-70
Sports photography with Sony H200
50
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
47
amazing zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery life (240 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography info
Sony H200 Travel photography info
71
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
53
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (633mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery life (240 CIPA)
heavier than competitors in class (530 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography details
Sony H200 Landscape photography details
49
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather proofing
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
40
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery life (240 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-70
Vlogging with Sony H200
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone support
25
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (530 grams)
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-70 and Sony H200
 Ricoh WG-70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2020-02-04 2013-01-08
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 2920
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-633mm (26.4x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 20cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 6.80 m
Flash settings On, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193 grams (0.43 pounds) 530 grams (1.17 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photographs 240 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $280 $250