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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony H400

Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony H400 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
  • Announced February 2020
  • Renewed by Ricoh WG-80
Sony H400
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-1550mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 628g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
  • Released February 2014
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony H400 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony H400, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-70 (16MP) and the H400 (20MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-70 was revealed 6 years after the H400 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the WG-70 grades vs the H400 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Sony H400

 WG-70 H400 
ReleasedFebruary 2020February 2014More modern by 73 months
Manual focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Ricoh WG-70

 H400 WG-70 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-70 and Sony H400

 WG-70 H400 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-70 has got physical measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony H400 has proportions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the WG-70 and the H400.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony H400 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the WG-70 and H400 is 91 and 62 respectively.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony H400 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-70 and H400.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony H400 to provide greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern WG-70 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony H400 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-70
Portrait photography with Sony H400
42
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
40
good resolution (20MP)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Street photography factors
Sony H400 Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than average (628 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H400 as a Sports photography camera
50
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
51
great zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H400 as a Travel photography camera
71
weather proofing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
53
good resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (1550mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (628g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H400 as a Landscape photography camera
49
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
44
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging advice
Sony H400 Vlogging advice
33
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
missing mic socket
26
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
does have microphone port
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
more heavy than average (628 grams)
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Sony H400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-70 and Sony H400
 Ricoh WG-70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2020-02-04 2014-02-13
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz(R)
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-1550mm (62.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.4-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 8.80 m
Flash options On, off Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 gr (0.43 lbs) 628 gr (1.38 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
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 pictures 300 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $280 $268